2026 North Dakota Elections

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State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from North Dakota's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

1. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details▾

   In-person early voting

   April 30, 2026 – June 8, 2026

   Counties offer in-person absentee/early voting for a period set locally, commonly beginning several weeks before Election Day and running through the day before, at county auditor offices.

   Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)▾

   Voter registration deadline

   Same-day / see state rules

   North Dakota is the only state with no voter registration; voters simply provide ID and proof of residency when voting.

   Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)

   June 8, 2026

   Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; applications are generally accepted up until the day before the election, subject to mailing time.

   Mail ballot return

   Must be received by June 9, 2026

   Absentee/mail ballots generally must be received by the county by the time polls close on Election Day, though some ballots postmarked earlier and received shortly after may count per local rules.

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   General Election

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   In-person early voting

   September 24, 2026 – November 2, 2026

   Counties offer in-person absentee/early voting for a period set locally, commonly beginning several weeks before Election Day and running through the day before, at county auditor offices.

   Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)▾

   Voter registration deadline

   Same-day / see state rules

   North Dakota is the only state with no voter registration; voters simply provide ID and proof of residency when voting.

   Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)

   November 2, 2026

   Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; applications are generally accepted up until the day before the election, subject to mailing time.

   Mail ballot return

   Must be received by November 3, 2026

   Absentee/mail ballots generally must be received by the county by the time polls close on Election Day, though some ballots postmarked earlier and received shortly after may count per local rules.

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Local election dates vary by jurisdiction. Find local election information through your North Dakota elections office.

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