Things You Need To Know: 

Before You Start

1. Registration Deadline:

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• The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (received by) Monday, October 19, 2020.

• The deadline to register in-person to vote is Monday, October 19, 2020.

• The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Monday, November 2, 2020.

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2. Polling Times:

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7 a.m. to 7 p.m

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3. Is Early Voting Available:

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Yes, The early voting period runs from Friday, September 18, 2020, to Monday, November 2, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.

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4. Can I Vote by Mail:

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Yes, You can register here.

*All voters can vote by mail without an excuse *

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5. ID Needed for Voting:

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Forms of identification (one required)

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• 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

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No notary or witness requirement for return of mail ballot

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6. Voting Without Address

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The South Dakota voter registration form requires a residential address.

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