INAJIN YE / INAJIN YO | STAND UP Native American Voter registration
We pray together - We vote together.
Ensure the voice of your tiospaye in South Dakota is heard this year!
“Upon suffering beyond suffering; the Red Nation shall rise again, and it shall be a blessing for a sick world. A world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations. A world longing for light again."
Crazy Horse
Greetings Relatives
It is time to Stand Up and have our Vote Counted!
1) Are you a SD resident?
2) Will you be 18 (or older) by November 8, 2022?
3) Are you registered to vote?
4) Is your address and name current?
How To Register to vote in South Dakota
Register by Mail or In Person
Native American Voter registration: You can register by mail to vote in South Dakota by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.
Who can register to vote? To register in South Dakota you must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- reside in South Dakota
- be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
- not be currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system
- not have been judged mentally incompetent by a court
- You can find more information on voting rights restoration here
Can I register to vote online?
- South Dakota does not offer online voter registration.
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the National Voter Registration Form
- Print and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Box 6 - ID Number: Your valid South Dakota driver license number or a South Dakota non-driver identification number is requested. If you do not have a valid South Dakota driver license or a South Dakota non-driver identification number, you must provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you do not have a valid South Dakota driver license, a South Dakota non-driver identification number, or a social security number, you may only register at the county auditor's office and you will be asked to sign a statement verifying the fact that you do not have a valid South Dakota driver license, a South Dakota non-driver identification number, or a social security number.
- Box 7 - Choice of Party: South Dakota requires that you register with a party to participate in partisan primary elections. You should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in. However, some parties allow unaffiliated voters to participate in their primary elections.
- Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: This information is not required.
- Review the "Who can vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.
- Sign the form.
- Send the completed form to your local election office
- If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes:
- A current and valid photo identification or
- A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.
- More information here.
General Voting Information
Find Your Polling Place
You can find your polling place online by visiting the Voter Information Portal. Your polling place is also listed on your voter acknowledgement notice that you received from the county election official after registering.
When are Polling Places Open?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
Bring Identification
All voters who appear at a polling place must show proof of identification (SDCL12-18-6.1). Approved forms of photo identification include:
- South Dakota driver's license or nondriver ID card
- U.S. government photo ID (passport is acceptable)
- U.S. Armed Forces ID
- Current student photo identification card from a South Dakota high school or South Dakota accredited institution of higher education
- Tribal photo ID
If you do not have a photo ID, you can sign a personal identification affidavit, and will still be allowed to vote a regular ballot.
If you are voting for the first time and intend to vote by absentee ballot, please visit our absentee voting page.
Am I Registered?
You are not registered to vote until your application has been processed and accepted by your county election official. If accepted, the county election official will send you an acknowledgement notice. If you do not receive an acknowledgement notice within 15 days of the date you submitted your application, contact your county election official. To check if you are registered, visit the voter information portal. If you are not registered to vote, please visit our voter registration page.
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Additional Information
Inajin Ye / Inajin Yo | Stand Up is a nonpartisan Native American Voter registration, education, and information initiative in South Dakota of Oaye Luta Okolakiciye (Moving Forward in a Sacred Way).
Our goals for these upcoming elections are to ensure, facilitate, and champion voter participation – whether by helping register voters, promoting non-partisan voter guides, or assisting with get-out-the-vote efforts – we want to make sure that everyone can and will use their voice and vote in 2022.
The effort does not support or oppose candidates for public office. Nor does the effort support any partisan statements or endorsements expressed by members of NativesVote.org. All activities will be conducted in a nonpartisan manner in compliance with IRS rules and regulations and will not constitute prohibited political activity.
