April 2, 2026
Deadline to withdraw from the June 2 Primary Election: 5 p.m. local time.
A properly sent registered-mail filing may satisfy the statutory primary withdrawal provision.
South Dakota · 2026 Elections
2026 Candidate Withdrawal Information
Deadlines and forms for candidate withdrawals and political-party nominations to fill vacancies.
Deadlines
Withdrawal and vacancy timeline
August 4, 2026
Deadline to withdraw from the November 3 General Election: 5 p.m. local time.
There is no registered-mail option that permits receipt after the deadline.
August 11, 2026
Deadline for the appropriate party committee to certify a nominee selected to fill a vacancy: 5 p.m. local time.
Process
Where and how to file
- Complete the sworn request.
The candidate completes and signs the prescribed withdrawal request before an officer authorized to administer oaths. - File with the correct office.
The request is filed with the same officer where the candidate's nominating petition was filed. - Meet the deadline.
The filing office must receive the document by the applicable statutory deadline, subject only to the registered-mail provisions allowed by law. - Fill a qualifying vacancy.
If a party vacancy may be filled, the appropriate party committee meets and timely certifies the replacement candidate.