Helpful Voting Links — South Dakota
Don't miss your next election! South Dakota's state and congressional primary election will be on June 5, 2018. In order to participate in the Republican primary you must affiliate 15 days before the election. The Democratic primary accepts affiliated democrats and unaffiliated voters. Local, state and congressional elections will be held on November 6, 2018.
- Register to Vote
- Check your registration status
- State Election Website
- State Election Dates
- Find your Polling Place
- See Your Ballot
- Absentee Ballot Instructions
- Request an Absentee Ballot
- Felon Voting Laws
- Call the Election Office: (605) 773-3537
- County Election Offices
- County Government Information
Primary/Caucus Info — South Dakota
Presidential
Procedure:
Only registered voters affiliated with the Republican Party may vote in its primary. Registered voters that are unaffiliated may vote in Democratic primary. See South Dakota Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
Statewide
What's on the ballot?
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
See Where Your Elected Officials Stand — South Dakota
Voter ID Requirements — South Dakota
What forms of ID are acceptable?
- South Dakota driver’s license or non-driver ID card
- A passport or other photo ID issued by the U.S. government
- A current student photo ID from a college or university in South Dakota
- Tribal identification with a photo
If you do not bring your ID on Election Day, don't worry. You may fill out a personal identification affidavit and still be allowed to vote.
See ID Requirements for All StatesEarly & Absentee Voting — South Dakota
Request an Absentee Ballot
Early Voting Dates: Sept. 23rd to Nov. 7th
You can vote in person at your county clerk office from September 23rd to Nov. 7th at 5:00 pm before the election, using an absentee ballot.
To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 7th at 5:00 p.m. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.