South Dakota 2026 General Election
Candidates listed alphabetically by last name. Every candidate receives equal space. Only self-stated sources are cited; endorsements, polling, and fundraising data are intentionally excluded.
Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Mailed registration must arrive
October 19 by 5 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Register in person
October 19 by 5 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
In-person absentee voting begins
September 18; check county-auditor office hours.Verified October 12, 2026
Final in-person absentee voting
November 2 during regular office hours or until 5 p.m., whichever is later.Verified October 12, 2026
Ordinary absentee ballot request
Ordinary requests; confined voters have a separate authorized-messenger procedure
November 2 before 5 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Authorized-messenger absentee request
Voters confined due to sickness or disability
November 3 until 3 p.m. local time; allow time for required ballot delivery.Verified October 12, 2026
Mailed ballot receipt
November 3, early enough for the county official to deliver it to the voting precinct before polls close.Verified October 12, 2026
Hand-deliver absentee ballot
November 3, early enough for the county official to deliver it to the voting precinct before polls close.Verified October 12, 2026
Election Day polling hours
7 a.m.–7 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Polls close — Central Time
Polling places observing Central Time
November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Polls close — Mountain Time
Polling places observing Mountain Time
November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM Mountain Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
U.S. Senate
Governor
U.S. House
State Legislature (72 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
3 federal/gubernatorial races and 72 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
SD Election Resources
Check RegistrationVerify your registration is active and current
Locate where to vote on election day
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Know what to bring and expect
State Election Office
Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Avenue, Ste 204, Pierre, South Dakota, 57501-5070