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2027 Rapid City Mayor Election

Election Date:April 13, 2027Register by:March 14, 2027
Current holder:Steve Allender(Republican)

The 2027 Rapid City Mayor Election will be held on April 13, 2027, to elect the mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.

About This Race

The 2027 Rapid City Mayor Election will be held on April 13, 2027, to elect the mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
April 13, 2027
Registration Deadline
March 14, 2027
Early Voting Starts
March 29, 2027
Early Voting Ends
April 10, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in the 2027 Rapid City Mayor Election, South Dakota residents must register by March 14, 2027, either online, by mail, or in person at their county auditor's office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from March 29 to April 10, 2027, or on Election Day at their designated polling place; photo ID is required for in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Republican

Steve Allender

Mayor of Rapid City

Biography

Steve Allender is the incumbent mayor of Rapid City, first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023. A former Rapid City Police Department captain, he is seeking re-election to continue his work on public safety, infrastructure, and economic development.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Laurie Cooper

Mayor of Rapid City

Biography

Laurie Cooper is a Rapid City small business owner and former Pennington County Commissioner running to bring fresh leadership to city hall. She emphasizes fiscal responsibility, neighborhood revitalization, and increasing transparency in municipal government.

Campaign Website

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