Elections FAQ & Voter Guide 

Sioux Falls 2026

This is the official Vince Danh campaign resource.

For the most current rules and locations, always use the City and South Dakota Secretary of State links cited below.

Sioux Falls City Council Candidate Vince Danh rally sign.

Key 2026 Dates

for sioux falls elections

  • Municipal election (with the state Primary): Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Sioux Falls

  • Voter registration deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026 (15 days before).

  • Absentee/early voting begins: Friday, April 17, 2026. South Dakota Secretary of State

  • Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (local time).

How do I register to vote

in South Dakota?

  • Print, sign (original ink), and return the voter registration form to your County Auditor. No email or fax. Must be received 15 days before the election. South Dakota Secretary of State

  • Check or update your registration and find your polling place in the Voter Information Portal (VIP).

A man wearing sunglasses holding a political campaign sign that reads 'Vince for City Council, Let's Rise Together' outside a building with a sign that says 'Phở Quỳnh'.

How do I vote early

or absentee?

  • Print, sign (original ink), and return the voter registration form to your County Auditor. No email or fax. Must be received 15 days before the election. South Dakota Secretary of State

  • Check or update your registration and find your polling place in the Voter Information Portal (VIP).

What ID

do I need at the polls

  • Bring one of these: SD driver’s license or non-driver ID; U.S. passport or federal photo ID; tribal photo ID; or current student photo ID (SD high school or accredited SD college).

  • No ID? You can sign a personal identification affidavit instead. South Dakota Secretary of State+1

Frequently Asked Questions

about sioux falls elections

  • “At-Large” means the council member is elected by—and represents—the entire city, not just one area. Sioux Falls has three at-large seats plus five district seats.

  • Sioux Falls labels its three at-large positions A, B, and C to tell them apart on the ballot. All three represent the whole city; the letter is just the seat designation.

  • Sioux Falls elects both district and at-large council members. District representatives are chosen by voters in specific areas. At-Large members—like the seat Vince Danh is running for—represent the entire city, bringing a citywide view while staying accountable to every neighborhood.

  • The next municipal election (Mayor & City Council) is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, aligned with the South Dakota Primary. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, a runoff is held three weeks later (June 23, 2026).

  • Use the City’s interactive Council Districts map. Enter your address and it will show your district boundary and council representation.

  • Check the South Dakota Voter Information Portal—it lists your official polling place when you enter your info. Voters in Sioux Falls can also see precinct lists and maps through the Minnehaha County or Lincoln County auditor pages.