When do polls close in South Dakota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each time is local, with Eastern below it.

7:00 p.m. CST
Most of South Dakota
8:00 p.m. ET
7:00 p.m. MST
Western South Dakota
9:00 p.m. ET

Voters in line at closing time may still vote.

Official results

The state posts its count at South Dakota Secretary of State, Election Results. We don’t count votes or call races.

Sources

sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/default.aspx
www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/part-71/section-71.7

Read Nov 1, 2026. Every state is on one list at election night. Races on the ballot: South Dakota.

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