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. 4

Official ballot drop boxes open daily through November 3.

Visit sdvote.com for locations and hours of operation.

Oct. 5

Early voting begins at the Registrar's office:

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

Oct. 5

Ballots start going out to registered voters.

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.