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.
NOTICE REGARDING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR THE JUNE 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION
The Davison County Auditors Office is notifying voters that absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2nd primary election will NOT be available on the first day of the absentee voting period.
Due to multiple statewide petition challenges and the 2026 timeline of petition deadlines, our office and counties across South Dakota are faced with a situation where we are unable to receive our ballots in a timely manner to begin absentee voting on 4/17/2026.
The Auditors Office is working diligently to prepare for the absentee voting period. As soon as ballots are on hand, we will begin mailing out absentee ballots to the voters who have completed an absentee ballot request. In addition, as soon as ballots are on hand, we will start in-person voting in the Auditors Office. We will continue to update the voters of Davison County on the status of our ballots through official communication channels.
Voters are encouraged to submit absentee ballot applications early and verify your voter registration information with the Auditors Office. The deadline to request an absentee ballot remains 5:00 P.M. the day before the election pursuant to SDCL 12-19-2. The deadline to register to vote is May 18, 2026.
For more information, please contact Kathy Wingert at the Davison County Auditor’s office at 605-995-8608 or visit www.davisoncounty.org where we will continue to update the status of our ballots.
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NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR FILING NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION AND FOR FILING INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE PETITIONS
The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the primary election is March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate in the general election is April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed. For the offices of Commissioner Districts 1,3, and 5, Davison County Auditor, Davison County Treasure, Davison County Register of Deeds, Davison County Sheriff,. Nominating petitions must be filed in the office of the Davison county auditor, and nominating petitions for the offices of US Senator, US Representative, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of School & Public Lands, and Public Utilities Commissioner, must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, 500 E Capitol Ave., State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501.
Nominating petitions for the offices of Commissioner Districts 1,3, and 5, Davison County Auditor, Davison County Treasure, Davison County Register of Deeds, Davison County Sheriff, committeemen , committeewomen and Republican Delegates to the state convention must be filed in the office of the county auditor during regular business hours. Nominating petitions for the offices of US Senator, US Representative, and Governor must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. central time.
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.