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Get Ready to Vote in the General Election!

Nearly 20% of all ballots cast in South Dakota are done by Absentee voting. Any registered South Dakota voter can vote an absentee ballot by mail or in-person at their county auditor's office up to 46 days prior to a primary and general election!

How to Vote Absentee in South Dakota

How to Request an Absentee Ballot on Secretary of State website: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx

PDF: A Guide to Understanding Absentee Voting in South Dakota FAQ: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/AbsenteeBallotPamphlet.pdf

2014 Election Turnout for 18 to 30 year olds:

104,691 Registered

22,515 Voted

Only 1 in 5

Increasing the numbers of 18-30 year olds who participate in the election process in South Dakota!