Registration
Register before Election Day
You must register before Election Day in South Dakota.
Rule source ↗Your 2026 voting guide November 3
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Find your deadline, mail-voting rules, and what to bring to the polls.
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Register by 5 p.m. local time October 19 to vote in the general election.
Voting by mail
No excuse needed
Mail voting is available without stating an excuse. Check South Dakota's site to see whether a ballot is sent automatically or must be requested, and when to return it.
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At the polls
Bring an accepted photo ID
Check South Dakota's accepted IDs and options if you do not have one.
Rule source ↗These are statewide rules. Local voting details can vary, so confirm your polling place and plan with the official South Dakota election office.