Convention dates, notices, nomination results, and governing documents submitted or linked for South Dakota's recognized political parties.
Each political party holds a state convention in each even-numbered year. The party's state central committee determines the time and place, and the chair must notify the Secretary of State at least fifteen business days before the convention.
Biennial state convention conducted by Zoom.
Under SDCL 12-5-21, state conventions nominate candidates for lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, commissioner of school and public lands, and public utilities commissioner. In presidential election years, conventions also nominate presidential electors and national committee members.
Time, place, and advance notice requirements for biennial state conventions.
SDCL 12-5-17State offices and party positions nominated at the state convention.
SDCL 12-5-21Convention nomination provisions for a party with alternative political status.
SDCL 12-5-25Contact information and additional party documents are available on the Recognized Political Parties page.
Earlier records remain available in the complete SDSOS.gov archive.