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2026 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary

Election Date:June 2, 2026Register by:May 23, 2026
Current holder:Monae Johnson(Republican)

The 2026 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary is a statewide election held on June 2, 2026, to select each major party's nominee for the office of South Dakota Secretary of State. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's chief elections officer, responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and state records.

About This Race

The 2026 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary is a statewide election held on June 2, 2026, to select each major party's nominee for the office of South Dakota Secretary of State. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's chief elections officer, responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and state records.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 2, 2026
Registration Deadline
May 23, 2026
Early Voting Starts
May 4, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary, voters must be registered by May 23, 2026. Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day at their designated polling place, or cast an absentee ballot by mail or during the early voting period from May 4 to June 1, 2026. Voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a South Dakota driver's license, passport, or tribal ID, when voting in person.

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Incumbent
Republican

Monae Johnson

South Dakota Secretary of State

Biography

Monae Johnson is the incumbent South Dakota Secretary of State, first elected in 2022. She is running for re-election to continue her work on election integrity, modernizing voter registration systems, and supporting small businesses through streamlined state services.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

John Cunningham

South Dakota Secretary of State

Biography

John Cunningham is a former county auditor and election administrator from Minnehaha County with over 20 years of experience in local elections administration. He is running to restore public trust in elections, expand voter access, and ensure accurate and transparent vote counting across South Dakota.

Campaign Website

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