Absentee voting begins next week for South Dakota’s June 2, 2026, Primary Election.
The deadline for county and state candidates to turn in their nominating petitions to the Secretary of State’s Office was the end of last month (March 31, 2026), so Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says county auditors across the state are working quickly to prepare all of the ballot options they need.
April 17, 2026, is the date South Dakotans can begin absentee voting for the June Primary Election.
Candidate forums:
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Thursday, April 23— The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum at the Pat Duffy Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre (19 East Main Street) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, beginning at 6pm CT. All candidates seeking election for Stanley County Sheriff, Stanley County Commission, Fort Pierre Mayor and City Council, District 24 Senate and District 24 House are invited to participate.
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Monday, April 27— The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Outreach Committee will hold a candidate forum Monday, April 27, 2026, beginning at 6pm CT at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. The candidates for Pierre School Board, Pierre Mayor, Hughes County Commission and District 24 House and Senate are all invited.
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