In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot before OCTOBER 29 and be sure to mail it before Election Day.
Early voting
South Dakota doesn't offer early voting. Request an absentee ballot by OCTOBER 29.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register by mail to vote in South Dakota by October 21.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in South Dakota?
To register to vote in South Dakota you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of South Dakota
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not in prison for a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
South Dakota does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- To submit your voter registration by mail, your registration must be received by October 21.
- To submit your voter registration in person, you must visit a polling place and register by October 21.
What do I need to bring to vote?
All voters who appear at a polling place must show proof of identification. Approved forms of photo identification include:
- South Dakota driver's license or nondriver ID card
- U.S. government photo ID (passport is acceptable)
- U.S. Armed Forces ID
- Current student photo identification card from a South Dakota high school or South Dakota accredited institution of higher education
- Tribal photo ID
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.