Secretary of State Monae Johnson is asking the South Dakota Legislature to permit county auditors to use ballot-on-demand systems, which print an official ballot on an as-needed basis. The change proposed in Senate Bill 28 would,

South Dakota’s upcoming legislative session not only takes place during a year in which all 105 seats across the state House and Senate will be up for election, but the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race as well as a federal Congressional contest also each involve a candidate currently serving in Pierre.

The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office reminds individuals interested in running for public office in the 2026 primary election that candidate petitions may begin circulating as of

South Dakota AG Marty Jackley is introducing a series of bills for the 2026 legislative session aimed at strengthening laws on controlled substances, protecting minors from harmful products, addressing AI-generated pornography,

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced plans to introduce bills relating to election integrity and government transparency during the 2026 legislative session.

The South Dakota Mines Student Association Senate on Tuesday will host one of the final public forums ahead of a Jan. 20 special election that will determine