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North Dakota election dates and voter deadlines

North Dakota 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.

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Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.

Before You Vote

Key voting questions

Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The voting hours in North Dakota vary by county. Polling place voting hours are available online through the Polling Place Search. A voter who is standing in line at the time the polls close will be allowed to vote. However, a voter who arrives after the polls close may not be allowed to vote. A statewide list of voting hours for each polling place may be found in the Statewide Polling Places and Precincts.

Poll hours source

How can I find my polling location?

Voter Information Lookup can help you check your polling place location, check election district, and view your sample ballot.

Find polling place and ballot details

What's on the North Dakota ballot in 2026?

North Dakota's current statewide calendar includes North Dakota General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.

Check ballot details

Who can vote in primaries in North Dakota?

North Dakota is just one of five states where the state does not run the presidential primary election. Each of our counties will conduct the primary election for statewide candidates and local races; but in ND, the political parties run their own presidential...

North Dakota primary rules

Election Calendar

North Dakota current and upcoming election dates

North Dakota General Election 2026

November 3, 2026

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Official North Dakota General Election 2026 source

Key deadlines
  1. Candidate petition filing deadline

    Last Day to circulate and file petitions for independent candidates – By 4 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2026

  2. Write-In candidates ballot access deadline

    Congressional, Statewide, Legislative, or Judicial District – By 4 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  3. In-Person Absentee voting begins

    Early voting starts 15 days before an Election Day.

  4. In-Person Absentee voting ends

    Early voting ends a day before election.

  5. Voter Registration Not Required

    North Dakota is the only state without voter registration.

Election Day Rules

Voting on Election Day in North Dakota

Time off for voting: No

The law encourages employers to establish a program to allow an employee to be absent for the purpose of voting if the employee's work schedule conflicts with voting during the time polls are open. This is voluntary for employers. There is no guaranteed right to be absent.

ND Election Code

Can I register at the polls on Election Day?

North Dakota does not require voter registration. North Dakota is the only state without voter registration.

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