You have signed up for emails and action alerts because you are concerned about freedom; you want to engage in the civic process to protect and advance our liberties.
Bring your ideas and passion to your local school board, towns and cities, counties or to Pierre! We need people, like you, to step forward and run for office. Now is the time more than ever before for strong leaders to step forward if we expect to see change in our cities, counties, and state.
We hope this post provides helpful information you need to throw your hat in the ring.
Key resources with information that will help you know the steps and how to plan for a run for an elected office:
✅ 2022 How to Circulate Nominating Petition State Legislature & County Candidates
✅ Which district do you live in: SD Legislative Districts
✅ Important Dates to Know:
2022 candidate calendar (Check for more complete details)
January 1st: Begin circulating petitions
March 29th: Deadline to file petitions for primary elections (April 26th for independent candidates)
June 7th: Primary elections
November 8th: General elections
✅ Eligibility and qualifications differ slightly depending on which level of office you are running for. Check out the SDSOS website’s: Qualifications to Hold Office
✅ Current list of candidates running for office to date: Candidate List
✅ South Dakota's Constitution: SD Constitution
If you care about freedom, you should run. This is an exciting time to have an impact on important issues confronting South Dakotans that will have consequences for generations. Do you know someone who you think would make an excellent candidate? Encourage them to run, create a team and find ways to support them.
Have questions? Email Mandate Free SD and we can help you find the resources you need. mandatefreesd@protonmail.com