Voting in
North Dakota

NDUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

North Dakota is the only state in the US that does not require voter registration. Voters simply need to bring a valid ID showing their name, address, and date of birth to their polling place. The state offers no-excuse absentee voting and early voting.

No-Excuse Absentee

Upcoming Elections in North Dakota

General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

249 days until earliest deadline
By MailInvalid Date
In PersonNovember 3, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
No
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
Yes
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

North Dakota requires a valid ID showing name, address, and date of birth. Acceptable forms include a North Dakota driver's license, tribal government-issued ID, or other form of ID with qualifying information.

Early Voting

StartsOctober 19, 2026
EndsNovember 2, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Request DeadlineOctober 30, 2026
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • North Dakota is the only US state that does not require voter registration
  • Voters must bring a valid ID showing name, residential address, and date of birth
  • No-excuse absentee voting is available
  • Early voting begins approximately 15 days before Election Day
  • Tribal ID is accepted as a valid form of identification

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