12-3-1. General qualifications of voters.

Every person who, at the time of an election, maintains residence in this state, will be eighteen years of age or older on or before the next election, is not otherwise disqualified, and complies with the law regarding the registration of voters pursuant to chapter 12-4, may vote at any election in this state.

Source: PolC 1877, ch 27, § 47; CL 1887, § 1486; RPolC 1903, § 1866; RC 1919, § 7213; SDC 1939, § 16.0604; SL 1972, ch 76, § 1; SL 1973, ch 69, § 2; SL 2023, ch 42, § 2.

12-3-1.1. Residents of federal areas.

No person residing on an area within the boundaries of this state which has been ceded to, or acquired by, the federal government shall be denied the right to vote in elections of this state or of the county, municipality, school district, or special district wherein such area lies if such person is otherwise qualified to vote in such election or elections.

Source: SL 1970, ch 92.