Interested in running for office?
Candidate Resources
The South Dakota Democratic Party wants to identify, recruit, and support candidates to run at all levels and build a diverse, representative Democratic bench in South Dakota. We can provide access to training, expert support, and options for accessing voter data for candidates around the state – just bring your passion to serve your community, and willingness to work hard to win!
Please fill out the form on the right to let us know you’re interested in running – we’ll follow up via email with a package of resources to help you get started!
*Signing up as a candidate does not constitute an endorsement from the South Dakota Democratic Party, nor does it guarantee access to the voter database.
South Dakota
Secretary of State
Map of South Dakota Legislative Districts
South Dakota Election Laws and Administrative Rules
Municipal and School Election Information
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Information on running for school or municipal offices.
South Dakota Voter Registration Information
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Register to vote in South Dakota.
South Dakota Voter Information Portal
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Check voter registration status, voting districts, and polling place.
National Democratic
Training Committee
The National Democratic Training Committee is a 527 PAC that trains Democratic candidates to run for public office and any Democrats looking to make change in their communities. The NDTC offers free courses on a wide range of subjects, such as communications, field organizing, social media, finances, management, and VoteBuilder. Check out their training modules here.
