Campaign finance agencies in South Dakota
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In South Dakota, there are two primary agencies involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the South Dakota Secretary of State and the South Dakota Attorney General. The former processes campaign finance reports, and the attorney general is responsible for enforcement of campaign finance law.[1]
South Dakota Secretary of State
Authority
The South Dakota Secretary of State has authority over the filing of campaign finance disclosure statements. The agency adopts forms and collects filing information from candidates and committees. The secretary of state also chairs the state board of elections, which is authorized to set election rules.[2][3]
Organization
South Dakota state statutes provide for a seven-member state board of elections, with the secretary of state serving as the chair. Other board members are appointed by the state legislature, with two as county auditors.[3]
Electronic reporting system
The South Dakota Secretary of State offers an online system for campaign finance report filing. Candidates and candidate committees can access the filing system here. Members of the public can view submitted candidate reports here.
South Dakota Attorney General
Authority
The South Dakota Attorney General is responsible for the enforcement of campaign finance law. The attorney general is also authorized to investigate violations of the law. The attorney general has the power to bring criminal or civil actions against violators. The attorney general may inspect the records of any candidate or committee for the purpose of enforcing campaign finance law.[1]
Contact information
South Dakota Secretary of State
- Capitol Building
- 500 East Capitol Avenue Ste 204
- Pierre, SD 57501-5070
- Telephone: 605-773-3537
- Fax: 605-773-6580
- Email: elections@state.sd.us
South Dakota Attorney General
- 1302 E Hwy 14
- Suite 1
- Pierre, SD 57501-8501
- Telephone: 605-773-3215
- Fax: 605-773-4106
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See also
- Campaign finance requirements in South Dakota
- South Dakota Secretary of State
- South Dakota Attorney General
External links
- South Dakota Secretary of State
- South Dakota Attorney General
- South Dakota Campaign Finance Reporting System
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