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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 (4PM)

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request: June 1, 2026

Return: June 2, 2026

In Person Absentee Voting

April 17, 2026 – June 1, 2026

General Election - November 3, 2026

Registration Deadline

October 19, 2026 (4PM)

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request: November 2, 2026

Return: November 3, 2026

In Person Absentee Voting

September 18, 2026 – November 2, 2026

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Have you ever wondered how elections work, or if your vote actually matters?

 

Numerous elections have been won, or tied, by only a handful of votes. Depending on the state, elections resulting in a tie can be decided by games of chance – like drawing cards. Your vote matters!

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Righteous Leadership Matters

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” (Proverbs 29:2)