How to vote in the upcoming Sioux Falls City Council Runoff Election
Election season isn't over yet for Sioux Falls, as the city's At-Large C race will need a runoff.
Voting Absentee: Absentee voting begins on Tuesday, April 23. Voters may cast their ballots at the Minnehaha County Admin Building (415 N. Dakota Ave.) or by mail. Absentee voting is open on Saturday, April 27 (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) as well if folks need to vote outside of regular hours.
Voting by mail: Mail-in ballots are due to the County Auditor’s Office by 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 30. Voters may return ballots by mail or in person by the due date. Mail-in ballots can be requested anytime between now and April 29 and will get sent out starting on April 23. If folks requested a mail-in ballot for the previous election they should confirm they’re getting one for the runoff. It does not sound like the process is automatic.
Voter Registration Deadline: You have until Monday, April 15 at 5 p.m. CT to register or update your registration.
Change is made by those who show up. Don’t miss your chance to affect the future of Sioux Falls! Get out and vote in the Sioux Falls City Council run-off election.
More information:
- Sioux Falls City Clerk, 605-367-8080
- Minnehaha County Auditor, 605-367-4220, option 1
- County Administration Building (415 N. Dakota Ave.)
Voting is the cornerstone of democracy and a fundamental right. It all starts with knowing your rights at the ballot box.
Key dates
- The 2024 Primary Election: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Absentee voting for the 2024 Primary Election begins: Friday, April 19, 2024
- Voter registration deadline for the 2024 Primary Election: Monday, May 20, 2024
- The 2024 General Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Absentee voting for the 2024 General Election begins: Friday, September 20, 2024
- Voter registration deadline for the 2024 General Election: Monday, October 21, 2024
Here are a few ways you can be prepared to get your vote in easily, get your vote counted, and make sure your voice is heard in South Dakota:
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Check your voter registration status at least 30 days before the election.
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Locate your polling place and note the hours of operation.
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Find out who and/or what is on your ballot before you go to the polls.
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Consider voting early or absentee if possible. If you plan to vote at the polls, go early in the day to avoid the last-minute rush.
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Make sure your ID is valid and up to date.
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If anyone challenges you about voting, don't get mad - get help or call our voting information hotline at 866-687-8683.
Where to register to vote
- County Auditor’s office
- Driver’s license offices
- Municipal finance office
- Public assistance agencies providing Medicaid, food stamps, TANF, or WIC
- Department of Human Services offices that serve the disabled
- Military recruitment offices
- Secretary of State’s Office
More information
- South Dakota Secretary of State
- sdsos.gov
- 605-773-3537
- elections@state.sd.us
- U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Voting Section
- 800-253-3931
- If you have problems voting or have additional questions, please call the national, non-partisan Election Protection hotline:
- English: 1-866-687-8683
- Spanish: 1-888-839-8682
- Arabic: 1-844-925-5287
- Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683
- For local elections like school board, check with the current sitting board for dates, hours, and polling locations.
Please note, this page is a resource, not legal advice. It is provided for informational purposes only. South Dakota may revise its laws after this page is printed or published online. If you believe your rights have been violated or for more information on your rights as a voter, contact us at aclusd.org or email southdakota@aclu.org.