Where to vote in Rapid City, South Dakota on November 3, 2026
- Election DayTue, Nov 3Tuesday, November 3
- Polls open7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Local time
- Election officePennington County605-394-2153
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Rapid City is in Pennington County. Rapid City has about 80,589 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines.
Pennington County auditor's office
Check your registration and find your polling place at the Secretary of State's Voter Information Portal, the state's voter site.
South Dakota voting dates for Rapid City voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 Started | Absentee voting opens source |
| Mon, Oct 19, 5 p.m. | Last day to register by mail or in person (closes 5 p.m.) source |
| Mon, Nov 2, 5 p.m. | Request an absentee ballot source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m. | Last day to return your absentee ballot source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m. | Election Day: polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. source |
Rapid City voting questions
Where do I vote in Rapid City on Election Day?
At your assigned polling place, or a vote center where Pennington County uses them. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Enter your address on the South Dakota page to find yours.
What is the phone number of the election office for Rapid City?
605-394-2153, the Pennington County Auditor.
Which county runs elections in Rapid City?
Pennington County. Rapid City voters register and vote with Pennington County.
More for Rapid City voters
- South Dakota voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Pennington County election office: address and phone.
- Who is on the South Dakota ballot, race by race.
- What's on my ballot and where do I vote, from your street address.
- Voting in every major U.S. city.
Other big cities in South Dakota: Sioux Falls.
Office details are from the South Dakota Secretary of State, County Auditors (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are South Dakota's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go; city population and county lines are from the U.S. Census Bureau.