Elections

No City Ward races to he held in the June 4 2024 Primary. View Election information at SD Secretary of State
General Election Information
Who Can Register?
  • Is a citizen of the United States
  • Is 18 years of age or older on the next election day
  • Is a resident of South Dakota
  • Is not under a sentence of imprisonment for any felony conviction
  • Have not been judged mentally incompetent by a court of law
Locations
You may register at any of the following locations

  • Fall River County Auditor’s Office, 906 North River Street, Hot Springs SD
  • Registration Application from the Secretary of State’s website
In addition, you may register to vote at locations which provide the following services
  • Driver’s Licenses
  • Food Stamps
  • Aid to Families with Dependent Children
  • Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
  • Department of Human Services offices which provide assistance to the disabled
  • Military Recruitment
Where do I get an absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots are available for any registered voter who expects to be absent on the day of election and may be obtained through the mail or in person; a short application will need to be completed. For Municipal and all other elections please contact the County Auditor Office at (605) 745-5130 or stop by the auditor’s office located in the Fall River County Courthouse, 906 No River St.
Where do I get a petition to run for public office?
Nominating Petitions for Mayor and City Council positions may be obtained from and returned to the Finance Office. Nominating Petitions for School board positions may be obtained at the School Business Office located at 1747 Lincoln Ave. Nominating Petitions for County Commissioner positions may be obtained at the County Auditor office located at the Fall River County Courthouse, 906 No River St. Petitions may also be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Where Do I Vote?
All Wards vote at:
  • Mueller Civic Center
801 S 6th St.
Hot Springs SD
Deadline to Register to Vote
The deadline for voter registration is 15 days before any election. Your registration card must be received by the County Auditor by this deadline to vote in the next election. Registration cards postmarked on the 15th day do not qualify as being received by the deadline.
COHS Ward Map
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