How to vote · 2026
North Dakota
North DakotaAny voter can request a mail ballot
Registration, mail-ballot, and early-voting dates, with source notes and official election-office links. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Dates and rules
Registration, mail ballots, and early voting
Registration deadlineNorth Dakota has no voter registration; bring valid ID showing name, current residential address, and date of birth (proof of citizenship required to obtain the ID).
Mail ballots first sentSeptember 24, 2026Absentee/mail ballots are sent to applicants beginning 40 days before Election Day (Sept. 24, 2026; N.D.C.C. 16.1-07-04). No fixed application deadline - apply 'in a timely manner' so the ballot can be received and returned. Several counties conduct elections primarily by mail.
Return ruleMust be received by close of polls on Election Day
Early in-person votingSeptember 24, 2026Through November 2, 2026 · In-person absentee voting from Sept. 24, 2026; counties may offer dedicated early voting from Oct. 19 through Nov. 2. Varies by county.
Official ND election site ↗Automated verification has not confirmed every listed date. Check the official election office for current deadlines and eligibility rules.Sources: [1] USA.gov directory of official state election offices[2] Mail voting Sept. 24-Nov. 3, 2026[3] CEIR 2026 voter registration deadlines (June 25, 2026 dataset; per-mode deadlines and same-day registration windows)[4] NCSL Table 7: statutory rule for when absentee/mail ballots are mailed[5] NCSL Table 5: statutory absentee ballot application deadline[6] NCSL Table 11 (updated Dec. 2025): ballot receipt/postmark deadline
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