Election 2023

After a recount, Jason Salamun has been confirmed to be Rapid City’s next mayor. The count did not change results in any precinct.

The recount for the Rapid City mayoral election has officially been scheduled for Thursday at 8 a.m. MST at the Pennington County Auditor’s Office.

Concerns are being raised about a polling location in last week’s Rapid City mayoral election. Of the 25 locations—one includes the church where the mayor-elect is the executive pastor.

The Rapid City mayoral candidate who came in second place is filing a request for a ballot recount. Alderman Laura Armstrong lost to fellow Alderman Jason Salamun by 269 votes.

Voters in Mitchell widely approved a $17 million bond issue for the local school.

Rapid City voters have elected Jason Salamun as their new mayor. The transition begins immediately, and Salamun will be sworn in at the July 3 City Council meeting.

Municipal elections are here for many communities, including Mitchell. Alongside usual city government roles, a bond issue relating to athletic facilities at the local high school is in front of the public today.

With five candidates vying for mayor and school board seats up for grabs, the results are far from predictable in this election.

Donations from political action committees, or PACs, have risen significantly during American campaign seasons over the last decades. They’re playing a role in South Dakota’s elections – including the race for mayor in Rapid City.

Rapid City voters are choosing between five candidates to determine the community’s next mayor.