How to Vote in South Dakota

Flag of South Dakota
“Under God the People Rule”
Capital: Pierre Nickname: The Mount Rushmore State Admitted: 1889 (40th state) Electoral Votes: 3
State Bird: Ring-Necked Pheasant State Flower: Pasque Flower
Registration Deadline 15 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Photo ID requested
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes 3

Voter Registration in South Dakota

The voter registration deadline in South Dakota is 15 days before Election Day.

South Dakota does not currently offer online voter registration.

South Dakota does not have automatic voter registration.

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Voter ID Requirements in South Dakota

South Dakota requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.

Early Voting in South Dakota

Yes — South Dakota offers early voting.

In-person absentee voting begins 46 days before Election Day at county auditor offices

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in South Dakota

Absentee and mail-in voting in South Dakota: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in South Dakota

Polls in South Dakota are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in South Dakota

Felony voting rights in South Dakota: After prison.

After You Vote in South Dakota

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the South Dakota Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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