Election Information/Notices

 

Anyone can vote absentee – either in person at the Auditor’s Office (bring your photo ID) or by requesting a ballot to be mailed to you. If you are requesting a ballot to be mailed or taken out of the office you may obtain the form on the Secretary of State Page: www.sdsos.gov Go to Elections and Voting Tab on the left hand side of the page, then Absentee Voting on right hand side of page, scroll down to download an application. The form may be filled out online HOWEVER, you need to PRINT, SIGN and MAIL to your Auditor’s Office. A drop box that is located at the front doors of the Courthouse for your convenience also. An original signature is needed to validate the ballot before counting. No faxes or emailed requested can be accepted. The application also calls for a copy of your ID to accompany the form, if you do not have access to a copy machine, a photo of your ID can be emailed or texted to your local auditor’s office from your smart phone. If you do not have access to a computer you may also request a ballot simply by writing a letter stating you are requesting an absentee ballot for the upcoming Election. If your address is different than your registration address, please put the address where you want the ballot to be mailed to, SIGN and MAIL to your Auditor’s Office or place in the drop box located at the front doors of the Courthouse along with a copy of your photo ID.Brule County Auditor 300 S Courtland, Suite 103, Chamberlain, SD 57325

For more information on elections and voting you can go to www.sdsos.gov.