The 2022 Municipal Election is scheduled for April 12, 2022 (the second Tuesday in April). Two seats are up for election Alderman, Ward I - 2-year term (presently held by Mike Harstad) & Alderman, Ward II - 2-year term (presently held by Jacob Maras). 

If you would like to run for a seat, you need to circulate a petition and receive the necessary signatures for your ward. You may start circulating petitions on January 28, and must submit them by 5pm on February 25, 2022 to the office or have them postmarked and mailed by registered date by said time. 

Signature requirements (5% of registered voters of the ward - SDCL 9-13-9):
Alderman, Ward I - 2 year term requires 29 signatures
Alderman, Ward II - 2 year term requires 20 signatures

Petitions can be obtained at the municipal office and can be printed off the SD Sec. of State's website (https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/municipal-school-information/default.aspx). Crooks is a class two municipality. If you decide to print petitions off yourself, make sure they are self-contained (font & back). 

All election notices can be found by clicking here: 2022 Municipal Election notices (click on the 2022 tab's drop down arrow).

Useful election resources can be found at: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/municipal-school-information/default.aspx

There will be no municipal election this year.


Last update: 03/11/2022