OUR MISSION

The South Dakota Democratic Party is working for a South Dakota where there is opportunity and progress for all people – a place where all South Dakotans are treated with dignity and have a chance to go as far as their talents and ambitions will take them. To make this vision a reality, we are working to empower, organize, and elect Democrats at every level in every corner of our state.

Interested in running for office?

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.

OTHER RESOURCES

SD Secretary of State

Map of South Dakota Legislative Districts

South Dakota Election Code

South Dakota Election Laws and Administrative Rules

Municipal and School Election Information

Information on running for school or municipal offices.

South Dakota Voter Registration Information

South Dakota Voter Information Portal

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.

NGP VAN Campaign HQ

Guides, How To’s, and Resources to Help You Win.

Name*
First Last
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Occupation*
Employer*
Which level of office are you interested in running for?*
- School Board
- Municipal Office (City Council, Mayor, etc.)
- County Office (County Commissioner, Sheriff, etc.)
- State Legislature (State House, State Senate)
- Statewide Office (Governor, Secretary of State, etc.)
- Federal Office (U.S. House, U.S. Senate)
- I'm not running, but I am interested in helping candidates.
Why do you want to run?*