North Dakota Elections Calendar - 2025 and 2026
Primary Election - June 9,2026
Statewide and Federal primaries are held on the second Tuesday in June of every general election year to select the nominees of the major political parties for partisan offices - ND ST 16.1-11-01Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
June Primary Election Election's Important Dates: | |
| May 25, 2026 | In-Person Absentee voting begins: Early voting starts 15 days before an Election Day.. Note: Be aware that this date falls on a holiday (Memorial Day, last Monday in May) and may be subject to change. |
| June 8, 2026 | In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early voting ends a day before election.. |
| June 9, 2026 | Voter Registration Not Required: North Dakota is the only state without voter registration.. |
General Election - November 3,2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of NovemberPoll Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
November General Election Election's Important Dates: | |
| October 19, 2026 | In-Person Absentee voting begins: Early voting starts 15 days before an Election Day.. |
| November 2, 2026 | In-Person Absentee voting ends: Early voting ends a day before election.. |
| November 3, 2026 | Voter Registration Not Required: North Dakota is the only state without voter registration.. |
NOTES
This page contains dates and deadlines information on elections occurring in North Dakota
Election dates,voter registration deadlines,early voting, absenstee voting, and voting hours apply to statewide elections in most cases. However, Check with your Town Clerk for the hours of voting, and voter registration deadlines as they vary by town. Please be advised that these dates are updated regularly but are subject to scheduling changes at the local level.QUICK LINKS
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