TO HIS EXCELLENCY, ARCHIE GUBBRUD, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
In your communication presented to us on July 5, 1962 you request the opinions of the Judges of the Supreme Court as to whether or not the governor or the lieutenant governor are eligible to receive and accept interim appointment to the United States Senate from South Dakota.
The provision of our Constitution, Article IV, § 2, prompting your inquiry reads as follows:
"No person shall...
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