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North Dakota General Election

Name: North Dakota General Election
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: North Dakota

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · North Dakota

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How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Voting

Early Voting Starts

Thursday, September 24, 20265 months

Early Voting Ends

Monday, November 2, 20267 months

Mail Ballot Due

Tuesday, November 3, 20267 months

North Dakota

(701) 328-4146 soselect@nd.gov

Ballot Measures

2 measures for voters to decide

North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1, Changes to State Legislative Term Limits Amendment (2026)

Constitutional Measure 1

State legislative term limits

Establish term limits for state legislators of four complete four-year terms in the state legislature regardless of chamber; provide that a term that is less than four-years does not count toward the term limit; repeal the constitutional provision established by Constitutional Measure 1 of 2022 which provided that term limits could only be amended or repealed by initiative petition and not by the state legislature

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports changing the existing state legislative term limits.Approving the measure would limit state legislators to serving four complete four-year terms (16 years) in the state legislature regardless of chamber. A term that is less than four-years would not count toward the term limit. The state legislature would be authorized to amend term limitations.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes changing state legislative term limits.Rejecting the measure would leave in place current term limits for state legislators of eight years in the state House and eight years in the state Senate (16 years split between both chambers). Legislators could not serve a term or remaining portion of a term if it would cause the legislator to have served a cumulative time of more than eight years in the chamber. Term limitations could only be changed by initiative petition and not by the state legislature.

6 endorsements for YES · 3 endorsements for NO

North Dakota Constitutional Measure 2, 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure (2026)

Constitutional Measure 2

Ballot measure supermajority requirementsBallot measure processInitiative and referendum process

Require constitutional amendments to receive a 60% supermajority vote to be adopted

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports requiring constitutional amendments initiated by citizens or referred by the state legislature to receive a 60% vote to be adopted.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes establishing a 60% supermajority vote requirement to adopt constitutional amendments, thereby leaving in place current requirements that constitutional amendments receive a simple majority vote (50%+1) to be adopted.

7 endorsements for YES · 4 endorsements for NO

Voter FAQ

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.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the North Dakota Secretary of State website, if available.

How do I contact my state election office?

Secretary of State600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108 Bismarck, ND 58505-0500Telephone: (701) 328-4146

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

You will be asked to show ID to 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.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Who can register to vote?

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 local election office 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 local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.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 local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.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