Broadcaster Press 11 October 18, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com Write-In Votes Not Counted Secretary of State Shantel Krebs clarified that South Dakota does not count write-in votes on the ballot. “In South Dakota we DO NOT have the option to write in a candidate’s name of our choice on the ballot. If you write-in a candidate it does not disqualify the entire ballot. It will be treated as if that portion was left blank,” said Krebs. According to South Dakota Codified Law: SDCL 12-20-21.2 - Writein votes not to be counted-Other votes on ballot. If a name is written on a ballot in an attempt to cast a write-in-vote, the write-in vote may not be counted. However, all other votes for which the voter's intent may be determined shall be counted. Administrative Rule: 5:02:16:17.01 - Write-in votes not counted. As each ballot is being examined to determine how the vote was cast for each office, the counting board shall determine if any write-in was placed on the ballot. The write-in may not be counted as a vote but all other valid marks shall be counted as votes. Voter registration deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 24. Get your ad in the.. Classifieds Today! CALL: 624-4429 or FAX: 624-2696 EMAIL: classifieds@plaintalk.net ONLINE: BroadcasterOnline.com DROP BY: 201 W. Cherry, Vermil ion BroadcasterOnline.com “Get Connected!” O’Connor Machine Shop Services • Lathe • Presses • Break • Welding • Portable Welding • Tree Removal/Cutting 605-624-3200 Over 20,000 Free ATMs Nationwide Stories you missed this week because you’re not a Plain Talk subscriber A story outlining the fall student enrollment numbers in the Vermillion School District and how they compare to projections made last year. How a grant from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles Sunshine Aerie #2421 is helping two University of South Dakota researchers. A story outlining many new, progressive developments that are being made in downtown Vermillion. And if you want to see: Coverage of “She Said Yes to the Dress,” a bridal fashion show held in Vermillion Oct. 15 to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. News from the Vermillion City Council meeting scheduled at City Hall Oct. 17. The latest in USD Coyotes and Vermillion Tanagers sports news – the Coyotes soccer team hosts SDSU Oct. 14, the VHS Tanagers football squad also takes on Lennox Oct. 14, and USD football travels to Indiana State Oct. 15. Pick up this Friday’s Plain Talk! Local news since 1884! Here for you yesterday, today and tomorrow. Raise your expectations. 101 W Main St | 605.624.4461 | cortrustbank.com 201 W. Cherry, Vermillion, SD 57069 ID 405612 605-624-2695