Welcome to Davison County
Davison County was established by the 1873 territorial legislature, although with different boundaries than as presently established. The present area of Davison and Hanson Counties were divided by a line running east and west, with Davison County north of the line and Hanson County south of the line. However, in 1874 the legislature reorganized the counties and divided this area by means of a north south line.
Absentee voting is available for the South Dakota Primary Runoff. Election on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the Primary Governor Runoff Election to be held on 7/28/26, will close on July 13 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 605-995-8608
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor’s office, municipal finance office, secretary of state’s office, and those locations which provide driver’s licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration.
Kathy Wingert
Davison County Auditor
Quick Facts About Davison County
County Seat: Mitchell
Davison County Population: 19,956
Economy base: Agriculture, Tourism & Industry
OUR VISION
Our vision is to establish Davison County as a true partner with all patrons in continuous improvement and development of our resources through outstanding teamwork.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Davison County is to provide excellent service to all, using available resources wisely, while preserving and protecting our community.
OUR CORE VALUES
SERVICE: Provide exceptional service with a high level of quality and consistency, a great degree of professionalism, and genuine customer-oriented accessibility and equality.
COMMITMENT: Fulfill a commitment of accountability through exemplary efficiency, education, and innovation while maintaining a deep sense of public responsibility.
COMMUNITY: Cultivate our community with uncompromising loyalty, fairness and equity for all, with an emphasis on communication, health, safety and security of our people and infrastructure.