Secretary of State of South Dakota, Press

Secretary Johnson Announces That Absentee Voting Starts Today!

Sep 18, 2026

Secretary of State's Office Reunited in South Dakota State Capitol

Sep 11, 2026

Secretary of State Releases Official Results for the 2026 Gubernatorial Runoff Election

Aug 5, 2026

Notice of Runoff Election

Aug 4, 2026

Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson Hosts the NASS Conference

Jul 13, 2026

Secretary of State Divisions of Business Services and General Services Relocation

Jul 9, 2026

Secretary of State Releases Official Results for the 2026 Primary Election

Jun 9, 2026

Lobbyist and Employer Expense Reports Due by July 1

Jun 5, 2026

Secretary of State Provides Reminds Voters Absentee Voting Begins on June 12 for the Republican Gubernatorial Runoff

Jun 4, 2026

Secretary of State Provides Primary Election Voter Turnout Information

Jun 3, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Election Night Reporting Details for Primary Election

Jun 1, 2026

Secretary of State Emphasizes Safeguards Built Into South Dakota's Election Processes

May 29, 2026

Reminder: Voters Encouraged to Check Their Polling Location

May 28, 2026

Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson Releases the 2026 Q1 Economic Report

May 21, 2026

Secretary of State Reminds South Dakotans to Register for the Primary Election

May 18, 2026

Secretary Monae L. Johnson Requests Statewide Nominations for John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

May 12, 2026

Secretary of State Issues Reminder for Upcoming Campaign Finance Deadline

May 11, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Absentee Satellite Site List is Online

May 8, 2026

Secretary of State Announces the 2026 Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline

May 6, 2026

Secretary of State Announces No Ballot Questions Filed for 2026

May 6, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Fourth U.S. Senate Petitions

Apr 28, 2026

Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson Explains South Dakota's Primary Absentee Voting

Apr 16, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Unsuccessful Challenge to U.S. House Petitions

Apr 10, 2026

Secretary of State Declares That Democrat Candidate for Governor Did Not Have Enough Valid Signatures

Apr 8, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Third U.S. House Petitions

Apr 6, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Fifth Gubernatorial Petitions

Apr 5, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Third U.S. Senate Petitions

Apr 5, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Second U.S. Senate Petitions

Apr 4, 2026

Update from the Secretary of State's Office

Apr 3, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Fourth Gubernatorial Petitions

Apr 2, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Second U.S. House Petitions

Apr 1, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of First U.S. House Petitions

Apr 1, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of First U.S. Senate Petitions

Mar 27, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Guidance on New Voter Registration Law

Mar 26, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Third Gubernatorial Petitions

Mar 24, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of Second Gubernatorial Petitions

Mar 23, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Validation of First Gubernatorial Petitions

Mar 16, 2026

Secretary of State Announces 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

Mar 5, 2026

Secretary of State Reminds Candidates of Filing Deadlines

Mar 5, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Winners of 2026 "Civics in the 605: Statewide Sticker Showcase"

Feb 17, 2026

Secretary of State Welcomes New Member to State Board of Elections

Feb 4, 2026

Secretary of State Responds to Democratic National Committee Letter

Jan 9, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Legislation for the 2026 Legislative Session

Jan 6, 2026

Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson Releases the 2025 Q3 Economic Report

Jan 2, 2026

Secretary of State Announces Adjusted Timeline for SDVotes Program

Nov 20, 2025

Secretary of State Monae Johnson Recognizes Partnership with DSU to Strengthen County Cybersecurity

Nov 13, 2025