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2028 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary

Election Date:June 6, 2028Register by:May 13, 2028
Current holder:Monae Johnson(Republican)

The 2028 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary is a state-level election held on June 6, 2028, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Secretary of State. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028, where they will compete for the responsibility of overseeing elections, business filings, and state records in South Dakota.

About This Race

The 2028 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary is a state-level election held on June 6, 2028, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Secretary of State. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028, where they will compete for the responsibility of overseeing elections, business filings, and state records in South Dakota.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 6, 2028
Registration Deadline
May 13, 2028
Early Voting Starts
May 20, 2028
Early Voting Ends
June 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the 2028 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary, voters must be registered by May 13, 2028. Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, or during the early voting period from May 20 to June 5, 2028, at designated county voting centers. South Dakota requires voters to present a valid photo ID, such as a 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 seeking re-election to continue her work on election integrity, modernizing business services, and expanding voter access across the state.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Jim Bradford

South Dakota Secretary of State

Biography

Jim Bradford is a former South Dakota state senator and educator who is running to bring nonpartisan leadership to the Secretary of State's office. He emphasizes strengthening election security, increasing transparency in government, and protecting voting rights for all South Dakotans.

Campaign Website

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