How to Vote in North Dakota
“Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable”
Capital: Bismarck
Nickname: The Peace Garden State
Admitted: 1889 (39th state)
Electoral Votes: 3
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Wild Prairie Rose
Registration Deadline
No voter registration required
Voter ID Required
Strict photo ID
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
Varies by precinct; polls open between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, close between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Electoral Votes
3
Voter Registration in North Dakota
The voter registration deadline in North Dakota is No voter registration required.
North Dakota does not currently offer online voter registration.
North Dakota does not have automatic voter registration.
Voter ID Requirements in North Dakota
North Dakota requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.
Early Voting in North Dakota
Yes — North Dakota offers early voting.
In-person absentee voting begins 15 days before Election Day at county auditor offices
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in North Dakota
Absentee and mail-in voting in North Dakota: No-excuse.
Any eligible voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason; no registration required
Polling Hours in North Dakota
Polls in North Dakota are open Varies by precinct; polls open between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, close between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in North Dakota
Felony voting rights in North Dakota: After prison.