2026 ELECTION DATES:

PRIMARY ELECTION DATE: June 2, 2026

In-Person Absentee Voting Will Begin on Monday, April 27^th

In-person absentee voting will officially begin on Monday, April 27, 2026 for the June 2 Primary Election in the Community Room of the Brown County Courthouse. 

Registered voters in Brown County may cast an absentee ballot in person, during regular business hours, which are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Voters are reminded that identification is required when voting, consistent with SDCL 12-18-6.1.

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. Absentee voting provides a convenient option for voters who may be unable to vote on Election Day. The in-person absentee voting period will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, the day before the election in accordance with SDCL 12-19-2.1.

Absentee Request Form 

Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election is May 18, 2026

Voter Registration Form

GENERAL ELECTION DATE: November 3, 2026

Absentee Voting for General Election begins: September 18, 2026 at the Brown County Courthouse from 8am to 5pm

Voter Registration Deadline for General Election is October 19, 2026

Aberdeen City Voting Precincts

Brown County Voting Precincts