Get ready to vote
Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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North Dakota
Voter registration
North Dakota does not have voter registration; valid ID at polls on Election Day
Same-day registration
Yes — No registration — eligible citizens present valid ID at polls and receive a ballot
Early voting
Not offered statewide. Some counties offer in-person early voting, on dates set by each county. Check with your county auditor or the ND voter portal (vip.sos.nd.gov).
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · mailed ballots in a timely manner; in-person requests by 4pm Election Day; no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by close of polls · postmarked-by-ED ballots received by Nov 16 may count for federal offices per US Vote Foundation
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the North Dakota election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.