North Dakota
Am I eligible to vote in North Dakota?
To be eligible to vote in North Dakota, you must be:
A citizen of the United States of America
A legal resident of North Dakota
A resident of your precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election
18 years of age by or on Election Day
However, you cannot vote in North Dakota if you:
Are a felon currently serving a sentence in prison (voting rights are automatically restored once a felon completes their sentence)
When is North Dakota's voter registration deadline?
Online/By Mail: November 5, 2024
In-person: November 5, 2024
How do I request an absentee ballot in North Dakota?
North Dakota allows early voting and no-excuse absentee voting. If you want to request an absentee ballot, you can request one on the North Dakota Secretary of State website. Once you have provided the needed information, the ballot will be sent to your residence.
What do I need to bring to the polls in North Dakota?
Because North Dakota does not have a voter registration system, polling places rely on personal identification to verify a voter's eligibility to vote. An identifying document is valid as long as it has your:
Name
Current North Dakota residential address
Date of birth
Common forms of ID include:
Driver's license
State ID card
Tribal ID
Long-term care certificate
What special accommodations are available?
If a voter is disabled and needs assistance to vote, they can request help from a worker at the polling place. Additionally, voters with disabilities have access to an autoMARK voting machine.
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November 5, 2024 - General Election