Voting Rules in North Dakota

Source: sos.nd.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Strict Non-Photo ID

North Dakota requires ID with name and residential address. North Dakota has no voter registration — eligible citizens simply appear with ID.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
No Excuse Required

Any eligible citizen may request an absentee ballot.

Early Voting
Available

Absentee in-person voting available at county auditor offices.

Registration Deadline
No Voter Registration Required. Eligible Citizens Vote With Qualifying Id.

North Dakota does not require voter registration. Eligible citizens may vote by presenting qualifying ID at the polls.

Same-Day Registration
N/A

North Dakota does not have voter registration. Eligible citizens vote with qualifying ID.

Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · sos.nd.gov

Upcoming Election Dates

Jun9
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming

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Register to Vote in North Dakota

Official North Dakota Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a North Dakota resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at vip.sos.nd.gov →
Deadline: No voter registration required. Eligible citizens vote with qualifying ID.
Online: No — vip.sos.nd.gov
By Mail: No — received by deadline
In Person: No
Same-Day Reg: Not available
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required