How to Vote in South Dakota

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in South Dakota.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in South Dakota

South Dakota General Election

South Dakota General Election

Nov 05, 2024

In-person absentee voting: Fri September 20, 2024 - Mon November 4, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: South Dakota does not offer online voter registration.
Mail: Received by Mon Oct 21, 2024
In person: Mon Oct 21, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by close of business Monday, November 04, 2024
In Person: 5:00 pm Mon November 4, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by Tue November 5, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in South Dakota
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Register to Vote Here Lookup Your Voter Registration Status

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in South Dakota. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional South Dakota Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information