The City of Watertown is gearing up to hold its 2025 Municipal and School Board Elections. These occur on June 17, and the city believes this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our community.
Below are key dates and details for voters and candidates.
Watertown City Hall
Open positions and candidates include:
‣ Mayor: Ried Holien, is running unopposed‣ City Council – Ward A: Brent Mohrmann, Byron I. Callies‣ City Council – Ward D: Doug Allen, Randy Tupper, Josh Weyh‣ City Council – At-Large Seat: Jason Redemske, Michael Heuer
School board candidates are:
Jean Moulton – IncumbentCraig BussJanelle HarmsBailey Raml
While the deadline to file completed petitions passed in early May, the voter registration deadline comes on June 2 at 5 p.m. You can register to vote in person at Watertown City Hall or the Codington County Courthouse.
Starting on June 2 and running two weeks until the day before Election Day, are early voting opportunities. Business hours are from Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Absentee voting is available at Watertown City Hall Finance Office during regular business hours.
On June 17, which is Election Day, vote from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Watertown Civic Arena, located at 200 9th St NE. Be certain to bring a valid photo ID or sign a personal identification affidavit.
Other registration options: register with the Secretary of State’s Office, locations which provide driver’s licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services.
According to the city, mail-in registration forms can be located online via the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website. To confirm that you are registered, visit https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx.
In order to cast a vote this year, you must be a U.S. citizen; turn 18 years old by Election Day and be a resident of Watertown.
For questions or assistance, contact the Finance Office at (605) 882-6200.
This article originally appeared on Watertown Public Opinion: Watertown elections are June 17, 2025