Election 2026
The primary election is June 2, 2026
Do you know if or where you are registered to vote? Can’t make it to the polls on election day and want to vote early?
Contact your County Auditor or the South Dakota Secretary of State
Clay County Auditor: 605-677-7120
Union County Auditor: 605-356-2101
South Dakota Secretary of State: 605-773-3537
Register to Vote
To vote for me in the primary, you must be registered Republican at your current address in District 17. – This is particularly important if you’ve moved recently. If you need to update your registration, you must have that done by Monday, May 18, 2026 to vote in the June 2 election. The printable form to update your registration is available here:
https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/VoterRegistrationFormFillable.pdf
(You can also do this in person at the County Auditor’s Office)
Early Voting
In-Person
At your County Auditor’s Office –
During business hours on any weekday.
Clay County Auditor
Clay County Courthouse
211 W Main St, Suite 200
Vermillion, SD 57069
Union County Auditor
Union County Courthouse
209 E Main St #200,
Elk Point, SD 57025
By-Mail
Request a Ballot
The printable form to request a ballot be mailed to your home is available here: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/AbsenteeApplication_202012.PDF
If you use this option, you can return the ballot in person to your County Auditor’s Office or return it by mail. If you choose to mail it in, please allow enough time for it to be in the Auditor’s hands by the Primary, June 2, 2026. Late ballots do not count!
Sample Ballot
Sample ballots are available. This allows you to see ahead of time what other elections are on the primary ballot. Ballots vary depending on where you live – you can view your particular sample ballot here: https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx (If you prefer to vote in person on election day, this page also tells you where your polling place will be.)
Show your support!
Running for public office is a team sport. You can join the team by signing my petition, volunteering, displaying a yard sign, or donating.