Voting in
South Dakota
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
South Dakota offers no-excuse absentee voting and early in-person voting starting 46 days before Election Day at the county auditor's office. Photo ID is required. Online voter registration is not available.
Upcoming Elections in South Dakota
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
South Dakota requires a photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include a South Dakota driver's license, passport, student ID from a South Dakota school, or tribal photo ID. Voters without ID can sign a personal identification affidavit.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Photo ID is required; an affidavit option exists for voters without ID
- No online voter registration is available
- Early in-person voting begins 46 days before Election Day at county auditor offices
- No-excuse absentee voting by mail is available
- Registration deadline is 15 days before the election
Official Resources
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