(Pierre, SD) Stanley County has received the ballots for the Primary Election. Absentee voting will begin at 8am Monday April 27, 2026. In-person absentee voting is conducted in accordance with SDCL 12-19-2, which authorizes absentee voting beginning forty-six days prior to an election. Voters are reminded that identification is required when voting, consistent with SDCL 12-18-6.1. Voters may request an absentee ballot through 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2026, as provided by SDCL 12-19-3, which establishes the deadline for absentee ballot applications. The in-person absentee voting period will close at 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2026, the day before the election, in accordance with SDCL 12-19-2.1. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received by  the Auditor’s Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, June 2, 2026, to be counted. Absentee voting provides a convenient option for voters who may be unable to vote on Election Day. Ballots will be available through the close of the absentee voting period as provided by law. For  additional information regarding absentee voting, voter eligibility, or ballot procedures, please contact the Stanley County Auditor’s Office. ...read more read less