North Dakota Elections
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Fargo City Charter Amendment Special Election
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · North Dakota
How to Vote
Voter FAQ
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
North Dakota does not offer registration on Election Day because voters are not required to register to vote in North Dakota.
Can I register to vote online?
North Dakota does not offer online voter registration because voters are not required to register to vote in North Dakota.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
North Dakota does not offer in-person voter registration because voters are not required to register to vote in North Dakota.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You must provide a valid form of identification when you vote in North Dakota. Your identification must include your name, current residential street address, and date of birth. Acceptable forms include: North Dakota driver's license North Dakota non-driver's ID card tribal-government-issued ID card long-term care certificate (provided by ND facility)If your identification does not include a North Dakota residential address or date of birth, or the North Dakota residential address is not current, you may supplement the identification with: current utility bill current bank statement check or a document issued by a federal, state, local, or tribal government (including those issued by the BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address) paycheck printed document issued by a university or college and a student IDVoters without ID: If you're not able to show a valid form of identification you may mark a ballot that will be securely set aside. When you provide valid identification to the proper election official prior to the meeting of the canvassing board, the set aside ballot will be presented to the canvassing board for proper inclusion in the tally.Visit the North Dakota Secretary of State website to learn more.
Who can register to vote?
Voters are not required to register to vote in North Dakota. In order to vote in North Dakota, you must be:A citizen of the United StatesEighteen years or older on the day of electionA resident of North DakotaA resident in the precinct at least thirty days immediately preceding any electionAble to provide a North Dakota driver’s license, non-driver ID, or tribal ID that includes your current residential address and date of birth (If your valid form of identification does not include all the information required in subsection 2 of NDCC §16.1-01-04.1, or the information is not current, your ID must be supplemented by presenting any of the documents as outlined in subsection 3 of NDCC § 16.1-01-04.1. Visit the North Dakota Secretary of State website to learn more.) Watch this video about who can vote from the North Dakota Secretary of State.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your County Auditor for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your County Auditor may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your County Auditor.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your County Auditor.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your County Auditor first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your County Auditor.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in North Dakota. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
North Dakota does not offer by-mail voter registration because voters are not required to register to vote in North Dakota.
Can I trust this information?
This election guide is researched, written, and updated by Democracy Works, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization, to inform voters via TurboVote and other partners. The information in these guides originates from official sources. The guides also link to authoritative state and local resources to provide additional information.