Voting Information

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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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