Marshall County

05/29/2026

* The last day to absentee vote in the Auditor's Office is Monday, June 1st until 5:00 pm.
* If you want to vote by Authorized Messenger, you have until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2nd.
* On Tuesday, June 2nd you can vote at your polling place from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Website to find your polling location: https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx

For any questions please contact the Auditor's Office at 605-448-2401.

05/29/2026

If your last name begins with H, I or O it is the last day in May to get your vehicle registration renewal in the Treasurer's Office. They are open until 4:30 pm and located on the first floor (west side) of the Courthouse.

05/19/2026

The month of May is Vehicle Registration Renewals if your last name begins with H, I or O.

05/18/2026

05/07/2026

Please enter with caution and at your own discretion through the north doors of the Courthouse while we complete work on the concrete sidewalk around the west & south building. Please call if you need assistance.

04/29/2026

04/24/2026

Ballots have arrived for Absentee Voting for the June 2nd Primary! You can vote in the Auditor’s Office: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or call 605-448-2401 to request an Absentee Ballot Application.

04/17/2026

*Absentee Ballots Will Not Be Available at the Start of the Voting Period for the June 2nd Primary*

The Marshall County Auditor’s Office is notifying voters that absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2nd Primary Election will not be available on the first day of the absentee voting period.

Under South Dakota law, absentee voting is scheduled to begin 46 days prior to an election pursuant to SDCL 12-19-1.2. However, the candidate petition filing deadline was March 31st, as established in SDCL 12-6-4, which determines the final list of candidates to appear on the ballot. This statutory timing results in a brief delay between the start of the absentee voting period and the availability of ballots.

Ballot preparation includes certification, layout, programming, proofing, and printing. Because ballots cannot be finalized until after the petition filing deadline has passed, candidate eligibility is confirmed, and the challenge period has lapsed, additional time is required.

This delay is a result of state law timelines.

The Auditor’s Office is working diligently to complete this process as quickly as possible. Once ballots are available:

-Absentee ballots will be mailed immediately to voters who have submitted applications
-In-person absentee voting will begin at the Auditor’s Office
-Updates will be shared through the county website, local media, and official communication channels

“The Auditor’s office is dedicated to ensuring ballots are available to voters as quickly as possible,” said Megan Biel, Marshall County Auditor. “In the meantime, voters can contact us to check that they are registered to vote and that their information is up to date. This can also be done on the state’s website, vip.sdsos.gov. If you need assistance, our office is here to help.”
Voters are encouraged to:
-Submit absentee ballot applications early
-Verify their voter registration status by visiting the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website
-Contact or visit the Auditor’s Office for assistance with voter registration if needed
-Monitor official county communications or call our office for updates on ballot availability

The deadline to request an absentee ballot remains 5:00 p.m. the day before the election, pursuant to SDCL 12-19-2.

For more information, please contact the Marshall County Auditor’s Office at 605-448-2401.