Primary Election
- April 17Absentee voting began
- May 18Voter registration deadline
- June 2Primary Election Day
South Dakota · 2026 Elections
2026 Election Information
Dates, candidate resources, polling-place information, absentee statistics, and election administration materials for South Dakota's 2026 elections.
Current Election
Historic Gubernatorial Runoff Election
The runoff election is Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Absentee voting began June 12, and the voter registration deadline was July 13 at 5 p.m. local time.
Key Dates
2026 election calendar
Runoff Election
- June 12Absentee voting began
- July 13Voter registration deadline
- July 28Runoff Election Day
General Election
- September 18Absentee voting begins
- October 19Voter registration deadline
- November 3General Election Day
Election Documents
Current 2026 resources
Candidate List
Review candidates filed for the 2026 election cycle.
View candidate listState Canvass
View the certified statewide canvass and certificate from the 2026 Primary Election.
Primary canvass and certificate (PDF)State Canvass
View the certified statewide canvass and certificate from the 2026 Runoff Election.
Runoff canvass and certificate (PDF)Updated Election Calendar
Download the detailed official election administration calendar.
Updated calendar (PDF)How to Vote in the Primary
Review the guide to South Dakota's 2026 primary election process.
Primary voting guide (PDF)Legislative District Map
Review South Dakota's legislative district boundaries.
Legislative district map (PDF)Primary Election Audits
View tabulator tests, post-election audits, and county canvasses.
Primary audit informationRunoff Election Audits
View tabulator tests, post-election audits, and county canvasses.
Runoff audit informationCurrent Documents
Official forms and resources
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