Elections & Voting
Everything you need to register, vote, run for office, or follow campaign finance in South Dakota — organized by what you're trying to do.
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Voting & registration
Voter Information Portal
Check your registration, find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and track your absentee ballot.
Open VIP →Register to Vote
Register for the first time, update your address or name, or change your party affiliation.
Register or update →Absentee Voting
Request and return an absentee ballot by mail or in person at your county auditor's office.
Learn about absentee voting →Felony Convictions
Understand when voting rights are restored after a felony conviction in South Dakota.
Read the rules →Military & Overseas Voters
Special provisions for service members and citizens living abroad.
Military voter info →Polling Place Accessibility
Accommodations and accessible voting equipment available at every polling location.
Accessibility info →2026 Polling Places
Current precinct, polling-place, satellite-site, and voter-location resources for the 2026 elections.
View 2026 polling places →2026 Election Cycle
Candidates & ballot questions
2026 Election Information
Election dates, candidate resources, polling places, absentee statistics, and current election documents.
Open 2026 election information →2026 Candidate List
See who has filed to run for statewide, legislative, and county office this cycle.
View candidate list →2026 Statewide Ballot Questions
Read the measures South Dakotans will vote on this year, plus the history of past ballot questions.
See ballot questions →Petitions
Download a nominating petition, request copies of filed petitions, or learn how to challenge one.
Petition resources →Candidate Calendar
Key filing deadlines and dates every 2026 candidate needs to know.
View the calendar →Independent Candidate Information
Review ballot access, petition, signer, and filing information for independent candidates.
Independent candidate guidance →Political Party Information
Requirements for forming a new political party and how conventions certify nominees.
Party information →Campaign Finance
Search reports, review contribution limits, and find filing deadlines for candidates and committees.
Campaign finance hub →Financial Interest Statements
Conflict-of-interest statements filed by candidates for state and local office.
View candidate statements →Trust & Records
Security, resources & auditors
Election Truth & Transparency
How South Dakota secures elections, audits results, and combats disinformation.
Visit the page →County Auditors
Every county auditor runs election day operations locally — find contact info for yours.
Find your auditor →Election Resources
Legislative district maps, election laws, election history, and current elected officials.
Browse resources →City & School Resources
Guidance for municipal and school district elections statewide.
City/school info →Board of Elections
Meeting minutes, agendas, and voting equipment certified for use in South Dakota.
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