South Dakota

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and Governor

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How to vote in South Dakota

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Registration due by 5:00 p.m. Oct 19. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
In-person absentee voting began Sept 18 at county auditors' offices. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Submit a signed application to your county auditor, notarized or with a copy of acceptable photo ID. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Acceptable photo IDs include an SD driver's license/non-driver ID, U.S. passport or other U.S. government photo ID, tribal photo ID, or current SD school photo ID. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 66 South Dakota counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (Mike Rounds running again)

Mike Rounds (R) vs. Brian Bengs (I). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (Larry Rhoden running again)

Larry Rhoden (R) vs. Dan Ahlers (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for South Dakota's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Mike RoundsRepublican · IncumbentBrian BengsIndependent

Governor

Larry RhodenRepublican · IncumbentDan AhlersDemocratic

Local and district races: every South Dakota county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for South Dakota.

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