Important Dates

November 3, 2026, Gubernatorial General Election

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Date

Description of Event

Sept. 24

Voter Information Pamphlets start going out to registered voters.

Oct. 5

Ballots start going out to registered voters.

Oct. 5

Early voting begins at the Registrar's office:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct. 6

Official ballot drop boxes open daily through November 3.

Visit sdvote.com for locations and hours of operation.

Oct. 19

Voter registration deadline.

Oct. 20

Conditional Voter Registration begins by visiting the Registrar's office or a vote center through Election Day, November 3.

Oct. 24

Vote early! Select vote centers open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct. 31

Vote early! All vote centers open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 3

Last day to vote! Vote centers and official ballot drop boxes are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dec. 3

Deadline to certify the election.