How to vote early for the June 2024 primary election

Early voting begins today for South Dakota’s June 4 primary election.

Before attempting to vote early, make sure you’re registered to vote. If you’re unsure about your status, check the state’s Voter Information Portal at https://vip.sdsos.gov/viplogin.aspx (where you can also view a sample ballot), or contact your county auditor’s office.

To cast an early ballot in person, simply go to your county auditor’s office.

To cast an early ballot through the mail, download and print an absentee ballot application from https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx, or request an application from your county auditor.

Fill out and mail the application to your county auditor with a photocopy of an acceptable photo identification card, or have the form notarized. Acceptable photo identification cards include a South Dakota driver’s license or non-driver ID card, tribal ID, passport, student ID issued by a South Dakota high school or college, or any other photo ID issued by the U.S. government.