Absentee Voting Has Begun For 2026 Primary Election

Meade County absentee voting has begun at the Auditor’s Office for the 2026 Primary Election. Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

Please bring your photo ID with you to vote in person. Approved IDs include: South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver ID, U.S. passport or other U.S. government-issued photo ID, Military ID, Student ID from a South Dakota high school or college, or Tribal photo ID

To receive a ballot by mail, submit an Absentee Ballot Application found here https://www.meadecounty.org/auditor-forms
and include a copy of your ID.

Auditor’s Office 605-347-2360 - Dawn Christenson - Auditor - Meade County

June 2nd Primary Election

June 2nd Primary Election

Are you registered to vote? Is your information up to date?

The last day to register or update your information is

Monday, May 18th 

Check your registration using the below QR Code,

Visit the VIP Portal at sdsos.gov or call the auditor’s office at 605-347-2360.

Road Closure

2026 Primary Election. Absentee voting

The Meade County Auditor’s Office has not yet received ballots for the 2026 Primary Election. Absentee voting, scheduled to begin April 17, may be delayed until ballots arrive.

Please call 605-347-2360 before coming to vote to inquire about ballot status. 

To receive a ballot by mail, submit an Absentee Ballot Application found here https://www.meadecounty.org/auditor-forms, and include a copy of your ID, which may be one of the following:

South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver ID, or U.S. passport or other U.S. government-issued photo ID, or Military ID, or Current student ID from a South Dakota high school or college, or Tribal photo ID

Absentee Ballot Application forms are also available at the Auditor’s Office. 

Meade County will continue to work to safeguard your voting rights and guarantee that your vote is correctly processed.

Updates will be provided when ballots arrive.

Meade County honors the life and service of Kevin Forrester.

Meade County honors the life and service of Kevin Forrester. In recognition of his 28 years of dedication, county flags will be flown at half-staff. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.

Meade County is hosting its 5th Annual Art Contest

April is National County Government Month and in honor of that Meade County is hosting its 5th annual art contest with this year’s theme being favorite outdoor activity. We encourage the public to stop in and enjoy these amazing pieces of artwork that are done by Meade County students of all ages.