SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Absentee voting will begin April 17th for the registered voters in Minnehaha County for the Primary Election to be held June 2, 2020.
Auditors are encouraging you to request your absentee ballot by MAIL.
You may access the absentee ballot request form on the Secretary of State website www.sdsos.gov. Click on Request Absentee Ballot and look for the link to download an application.
• A copy of your ID is required. If you do not have access to a copy machine, a photo of your ID can be emailed to elections@minnehahacounty.org.
• Complete and sign the application and mail it to your Auditor’s Office.
• Or you may use the drop box located on the west entrance foyer of the County Administration Building.
If you do not have access to a computer, you may request a ballot simply by writing a letter:
• State the address where you want the ballot mailed.
• SIGN the letter.
• Attach a copy of your ID or email a photo to elections@minnehahacounty.org.
• Mail it to the Auditor’s Office or drop the letter into the drop box on the west entrance foyer of the County Administration Building.
If you absolutely must to come to the Auditor’s Office to vote, “in person” absentee voting will be held at 220 W. 6th St. just east of the Administration Building, in between the Clocktower Museum and the Administration Building. Auditor’s Office phone number is 605 367-4220.
Please not come to the County Administration Building if you are feeling ill or have any symptoms of COVID19.
(The Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office contributed this report/news release.)
