North Dakota voting guide
North Dakota’s 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls close at the times listed below; results post on the election authority’s official page — linked below and from the results page.
Open the election authority’s current instructions
2026 North Dakota results: poll closing times and the official results page →
North Dakota · November 3, 2026
Voter registration is not required; eligibility and identification rules still apply. OFF-ND · BP-REG · VOTE-REG
| Registration route | Date | Rule | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Not required | VOTEGOV-ND · VOTE-REG | |
| Not required | VOTEGOV-ND · VOTE-REG | ||
| In person | Not required | VOTEGOV-ND · VOTE-REG |
| Voting task | Date or window | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Mailed ballot request | Request promptly; see authority | Request promptly from the county. A request date does not extend the November 3 close-of-polls ballot receipt deadline. BP-MAIL · VOTE-MAIL |
| In-person early/absentee route | See the route-specific note | No voter registration is required. Early-voting availability and hours vary by county. Request a ballot early; it must be received by close of polls November 3 and cannot be returned to a polling location on Election Day. BP-EARLY · VOTE-EARLY |
| Ballot return | Method-specific rule | The election authority must have the ballot by close of polls on Nov 3; an Election Day postmark alone does not meet this receipt deadline. Deliver to the county auditor or authorized drop box, not to an Election Day polling place. BP-RETURN · VOTE-MAIL |
| Election Day hours | Hours set locally; closing ranges from 7 to 9 p.m. | North Dakota is divided between the Central and Mountain time zones. BP-HOURS · VOTECLOCK · GP-HOURS |
No voter registration is required. Early-voting availability and hours vary by county. Request a ballot early; it must be received by close of polls November 3 and cannot be returned to a polling location on Election Day. OFF-ND · BP-MAIL · VOTE-MAIL · BP-RETURN · BP-EARLY · VOTE-EARLY
Official state election information and ballot lookup. Military/overseas, emergency, accessible-ballot and special-eligibility rules can differ.
Election Day questions
Common questions, answered first
When is Election Day 2026?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — the general election in North Dakota is held that day.
What time do polls close in North Dakota?
North Dakota closing times vary by locality; check the North Dakota election office.
Where are North Dakota 2026 results?
The North Dakota Secretary of State publishes official results. North Dakota poll-closing times and the official results page → This site does not publish vote counts or call races.