North Dakota Voter Hub

Voting is a fundamental right of our democracy. The decisions made in city halls, state legislatures, the United States Congress. and every other level of government affect the lives of all North Dakotans. And while there are many ways to influence our elected officials, decisions really get made by the people who show up and vote.

That’s why casting a ballot this year is critical. The 2026 General Election could affect the course of our country and our democracy for decades to come. As voters, we have the power to define what freedom looks like and who gets access to it. We can create communities where we all can live with safety, dignity, and joy. But when we don’t vote, we let others decide what freedom looks like. Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights – we do.

The 2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, June 9

• Absentee voting begins April 30, 2026*

The 2026 General Election: Tuesday, Nov. 3

• Absentee voting begins September 24, 2026*

*Absentee ballots have to be returned to the county auditor in time for them to be delivered to the correct polling location by the time the polls close.

North Dakota is the only state that does not require voter registration, only a valid form of ID is required to vote. Election officials verify IDs against the Central Voter File, also known as the voter record, to ensure residents are qualified to vote. The voter record is linked to data from the Department of Transportation.

To vote in North Dakota, you must be 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have lived in North Dakota for 30 days prior to an election.

Valid forms of ID that can be used for voting are:

• North Dakota Driver's License
• North Dakota Non-Driver's License
• Tribal ID or Tribal Letter
• Long-Term Care Certificate

You can find more information on valid forms of ID, where to vote, absentee voting and more on the Secretary of State's website linked below.

If you have problems voting, have additional questions, or need assistance, please call the national, non-partisan Election Protection Hotline:

• English: 866-687-8683
• Spanish: 888-839-8682
• Arabic: 844-925-5287
• Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 888-274-8683

You can also call the North Dakota Secretary of State to report voting issues or file a complaint:

• • North Dakota Secretary of State, 800-352-0867

Other voter information and advocacy resources:

• • North Dakota Native Vote
  • League of Women Voters

We’ve linked some of the most helpful resources in our arsenal below to better support you and your access to the ballot box. Make sure you bookmark this page and email [email protected] with any questions.