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2028 South Dakota Secretary of State General

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 19, 2028
Current holder:Monae Johnson(Republican)

The 2028 South Dakota Secretary of State General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's chief election officer responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and administrative rules. This statewide race determines who will manage voter registration, ballot access, and election integrity for South Dakota.

About This Race

The 2028 South Dakota Secretary of State General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's chief election officer responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and administrative rules. This statewide race determines who will manage voter registration, ballot access, and election integrity for South Dakota.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

South Dakota residents can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county auditor offices. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a South Dakota driver's license, tribal ID, or U.S. passport, or sign an affidavit if they lack ID. Early voting begins 21 days before Election Day and ends the day before, with absentee ballots available by mail upon request.

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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 after serving as a state legislator and small business owner. She is running for re-election to continue her work on election security, business services modernization, and voter outreach initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Aaron M. Johnson

South Dakota Secretary of State

Biography

Aaron M. Johnson is a former county auditor and election administrator from Minnehaha County, advocating for expanded voting access, improved ballot security, and greater transparency in state elections. He is challenging the incumbent to modernize election administration and increase voter participation.

Campaign Website

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