State Resources
South Dakota
Your Vote Matters!
Did you know that a 2025 Aberdeen, South Dakota City Council seat was decided by one vote.
Important Election Dates
Primary Election - June 2, 2026 | Runoff - July 28, 2026
Registration Deadline
May 18, 2026 (5PM)
Absentee Ballot Deadlines*
Request: June 1, 2026 (5PM)
Return: June 2, 2026
Absentee Voting
April 17, 2026 – June 1, 2026
*Absentee ballots must be returned to the county auditor in time for the auditor to get the ballot to the correct polling location by 7pm local time election day.
General Election - November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2026 (5PM)
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Request: November 2, 2026 (5PM)
Return: November 3, 2026
Absentee Voting
September 18, 2026 – November 2, 2026
*Absentee ballots must be returned to the county auditor in time for the auditor to get the ballot to the correct polling location by 7pm local time election day.
