SOUTH DAKOTA
Election Information
Upcoming Elections
2008 Presidential Primary Election: 6/3/08
2008 State Offices Primary Election: 6/3/08
2008 General Election: 11/4/08
Voter Registration Information
The Lawyers’ Committee and its pro bono law firm partners have compiled comprehensive third-party voter registration guides for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. These guides will help volunteers, organizers, and leaders navigate the complex rules that govern voter registration in each state.
Registration Deadlines
15 days before an election
Specific Deadlines:
- 2008 Primary Elections: 5/19/08
- 2008 General Election: 10/20/08
Where to Obtain Registration Forms
- Register Online Now
- Download registration form
- County Auditor’s Office
- City finance office
- Driver’s license station
- Public assistance agencies providing food stamps, TANF or WIC
- Department of Human Services offices which provide assistance to the disabled
- Military recruitment offices
- Download form
Absentee Voting
Absentee voting is allowed if the voter is:
- Registered
- A member of the Armed Forces or a spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed forces
- A U.S. citizen living overseas who will be at least 18 years of age before the next general election and whose last residence prior to going overseas was in SD.
Rules and Deadlines
- Absentee ballots can be found with the person in charge of the election and must be requested by 3 pm on Election Day. Ballots must be returned to the person in charge of elections.
- Ballot must be received in time to be delivered to the appropriate polling place prior to the closing of the polls.
Early Voting
Yes, for all registered voters until 3 p.m. the day before the election.
Identification Requirements
At registration:
- Current and valid photo identification or
- A current utility bill,
- Bank statement,
- Government check,
- Paycheck
- Other government document that shows the name and address of the elector
At Polls, acceptable forms of ID include:
- South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver identification card
- U.S. Passport
- Photo ID issued by an agency of the U.S. government
- Tribal ID card, including a photo
- Student Id card, including a photo, issued by a South Dakota school
How to check registration
Contact your County Auditor’s office
How to locate polling place
Contact your County Auditor’s office
Information for felons
Voter is eligible upon completion of sentence, including probation or parole.