Voting Information
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Published: Jun. 7, 2022 at 11:53 AM CDT
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -
Election Results
City Information
Registering to vote in North Dakota
- Can I register to vote when I cast my ballot on Election Day?Voter registration is not required.
- Is online voter registration available?No.
- Do I need to be registered with a party to vote in my primary election?No.
- Can I change my party affiliation?No. North Dakota does not have voter registration.
Deadlines
- To register in person:Voter registration is not required
- To register by mail:Voter registration in not required
- To register online:North Dakota does not have voter registration
Voting by mail in North Dakota
The next big deadline
Monday, June 13 is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot and for mail
ballot return
.- Can I vote by mail in my state for any reason?Yes. Voters do not need a reason to vote by mail.
- Can I vote by mail without a notary or witness?Yes.
- Is there an ID requirement? If so, what is an acceptable form of ID?Yes. ID is required. Valid forms of ID are listed here.
- Can I drop off my mail-in ballot in person?Yes. To a local election office or using a drop box.
Deadlines
- Deadline to request mail-in ballot:Monday, June 13
- Deadline for mail ballot return:Must be received by Monday, June 13 if dropping off in person; must be postmarked by Monday, June 13 if returning by mail
Early voting in North Dakota
- Can I vote early (before Election Day) in person?Yes. Early voting and in-person absentee voting are available.
- When is the first day I can vote early in person?Varies by county, early voting may begin 15 days before the election. Check with your local election office.
- When is the last day I can vote early in person?Monday, June 13.
- Is there an ID requirement? If so, what is an acceptable form of ID?Yes. ID is required. If a voter is not able to provide valid ID, they may cast a ballot that is securely set aside until the individual can provide proper identification. Valid forms of ID are listed here.
Election day voting in North Dakota
- Can I register and cast my ballot on the same day?Voter registration is not required.
- Is there an ID requirement? If so, what is an acceptable form of ID?Yes. ID is required. Voters who do not present valid ID are allowed to cast a provisional ballot, but must provide valid ID to their election official at a later date in order for their ballot to be counted. Valid forms of ID are listed here.
Changes to rules since 2020 in North Dakota
- In 2020, the state consolidated the normal 225 in-person polling places down to 115. Counties have until April 11 to decide how many polling places will be open in 2022.
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