South Dakota Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the South Dakota Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when South Dakota elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with South Dakota elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of South Dakota.
South Dakota Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - South Dakota Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- In-Person Request by
Mon Jun 1, 2026 5:00PM - Domestic Ballot Request
If you are confined because of sickness or disability, you may apply in writing to obtain an absentee ballot by authorized messenger. Contact your Local Election Office for details.
Emergency Ballot Request by Tue Jun 2, 2026 3:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Jun 2, 2026 7:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Fri Apr 17, 2026 5:00PM UTC to Mon Jun 1, 2026 5:00PM UTC
South Dakota Local Elections
South Dakota Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - South Dakota Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon May 18, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Email or Fax byMon Jun 1, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Jun 2, 2026 7:00PM
South Dakota Local Elections
Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.
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