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How To Vote In
South Dakota

Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines

Upcoming Election: Primary Election
Election Day: November 5, 2024
Registration Deadline: October 21, 2024
Vote By Mail: yes
Vote By Mail Deadline: October 21, 2024
Early Voting: September 20 - 4, 2024

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ID Needed for Voting for South Dakota

You must show an ID at the polls when you go to vote.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • A South Dakota driver’s license or non-driver ID card
  • A passport or an identification card, including a picture, issued by an agency of the U.S. government
  • A tribal identification card, including a picture
  • US Government photo ID
  • US Armed Forces ID
  • Student photo ID from a South Dakota high school
  • A current ID that includes a picture, issued by an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college, or technical school, located within South Dakota

If you do not have a photo ID, you can sign a personal ID affidavit.

Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline