2026 Election guide

Day County voters to decide on federal, state and local candidates
(Pictured) The Nov. 3 election is approaching and absentee voting is underway at Day County Courthouse, where local voter Diane Huggett cast her ballot Oct. 22. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson
(Pictured) The Nov. 3 election is approaching and absentee voting is underway at Day County Courthouse, where local voter Diane Huggett cast her ballot Oct. 22. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

The Nov. 3 ballot includes pivotal elections at several levels of government. South Dakotan voters will choose between dozens of federal, state and local candidates and have their voices heard on four state amendments.

The Day County Auditor’s office has been working on the election for several weeks and Auditor Tonya Lehman said they have already seen a strong turnout for absentee voting.

“We’ve ha…