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About Lieutenant Governor
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $56,375/year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Lieutenant Governor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
The Governor and lieutenant governor must be citizens of the United States, have attained the age of 21 years, and be residents of the State of South Dakota for 2 years preceding their election. Term Limit: 2 consecutive terms
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of major party - 1% of the voters who voted for that party's gubernatorial candidate at the last gubernatorial election in the state. Alternative party - 1% of the voters who voted for that party's statewide candidate receiving the highest votes at the last gubernatorial election in the state. Independent - 1% of the total combined vote cast for Governor at the last certified gubernatorial election within the district or political subdivision. New party - 250 signatures
- Filing period
- January 2, 2026 - March 31, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- South Dakota Elections Services: State Capitol, 500 East Capitol Ave, Suite 204 Pierre, SD 57501
- Filing phone
- 605-773-3537
- Step 3
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