Who can participate?
Where and when do I vote?
How do I register to vote for Bernie?
Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?
How do I vote by mail?
Can I vote early?
Do I need to bring my ID?
What is provisional voting?
Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Who can participate?

In order to vote in South Dakota, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen;
• A resident of South Dakota; and 
• At least 18 years old by June 2, 2020. 

If you have been convicted of a felony either in federal or state court on or after July 1, 2012, you will lose the right to vote. However, your voting rights will be restored after completing your entire sentence (probation, parole and restitution). If you have a felony conviction from on or before June 30, 2012 click here to find out about your voting rights.

Where and when do I vote?

You can find your polling place here. Polling places will be open from 7am to 7pm on Primary Election Day. Anyone in line by 7pm polls close will be allowed to vote!

If you will be voting in person, please take precaution and be sure to wear a mask and bring your own pen.

Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?

The deadline to register to vote as a Democrat has PASSED. 

How do I vote by mail?

Any registered voter can vote by mail. All registered voters are automatically sent a mail-in ballot application

Requesting your vote-by-mail ballot:

• Fill out this form and mail it or bring it to your county election official. 
• June 1, 2020 at 12pm is the deadline for your county election official to receive your request for a vote-by-mail ballot. However, remember that your completed vote-by-mail ballot must be received by June 2, 2020.

Returning your vote-by-mail ballot:

June 2, 2020 is the deadline for your county election official to receive your completed mail ballot.

Can I vote early?

Any registered voter can vote early in person from April 17 through June 1, 2020 at their county auditor’s office. You must bring a valid photo ID. To learn more about absentee in-person voting, please click here.

Do I need to bring my ID?

Yes, you are required to bring a photo ID when voting. Acceptable forms of ID include a South Dakota driver’s license, U.S. passport, and military ID. For a list of all accepted forms of ID, please see here.

If you don’t have a photo ID, you can sign a personal identification affidavit. You will then be given a regular ballot.

What is provisional voting?

If your name does not appear on the voter list, if you do not have a photo ID with you, or if the poll workers question your eligibility for any reason, do not give up voting for Bernie! 

First, make sure you are at the right polling location. If you are at the wrong polling location and are able, make sure you get to your assigned polling location.

If it’s confirmed that you are at the right polling place but your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot! You have the right to cast a provisional ballot even if your name isn’t on the voter list. It will be counted after the election official determines that you were eligible to vote.

Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Yes! You have the right to bring someone into the voting booth to help you vote, as long as they do not represent your employer or union. You can bring a relative, a friend or anyone else you trust.

In addition, every polling place is required to be accessible and have voting systems that allow voters with disabilities to vote independently and privately.