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2026 South Dakota Secretary of State General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026
Current holder:Monae Johnson(Republican)

The 2026 South Dakota Secretary of State General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief election officer. The Secretary of State oversees elections, business filings, and state records in South Dakota.

About This Race

The 2026 South Dakota Secretary of State General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief election officer. The Secretary of State oversees elections, business filings, and state records in South Dakota.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

South Dakota residents can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at their county auditor's office. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a driver's license, passport, or tribal ID, and can vote early in person or by absentee ballot starting September 19, 2026.

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Incumbent
Republican

Monae Johnson

South Dakota Secretary of State

Biography

Monae Johnson is the incumbent Secretary of State, first elected in 2022. She previously served as a state legislator and is running for re-election to continue her work on election integrity and business services modernization.

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, advocating for expanded voter access and modernization of state election systems. He is running to increase transparency and voter participation in South Dakota.

Campaign Website

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