McPherson County

South Dakota

General Election – Sample Ballots

Posted on: September 8, 2026

November 3 General Election – Important Dates and Reminders

Sample ballots are now available for the November 3 General Election. Voters are encouraged to review the sample ballots and make note of the following important dates and deadlines.

General Election SAMPLE Ballots

In-person absentee voting begins Friday, September 18. Registered voters may vote absentee in person at the McPherson County Auditor’s Office during regular office hours through Monday, November 2. Voters should bring a photo ID.

Voters who wish to receive an absentee ballot by mail must submit an absentee ballot application to the Auditor’s Office before a ballot can be mailed. Voters are encouraged to submit their applications early to allow adequate time for ballots to be mailed, completed, and returned.

AbsenteeBallotRequest Form

The voter registration deadline is Monday, October 19. Anyone who needs to register to vote or update their voter registration information, including a name or address change, must do so by this deadline to be eligible to vote in the November 3 General Election.

VoterRegistrationFormFillable

Important Dates:

  • September 18 – Absentee voting begins
  • October 19 – Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration
  • November 2 – Last day to vote absentee in person
  • November 3 – General Election Day

McPherson County Courthouse

706 Main St.
Leola, SD 57456

 

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