Get Ready to Vote: 2026 General Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Whether you’re voting in North Dakota or your home state, make a plan to vote and know your options.

Voting in Your Home State

If you’re from another state and plan to vote there, visit Vote.org to find information about voter registration, absentee ballots and deadlines for your state.

Request and return your ballot early to allow enough time for processing and delivery.

Voting in North Dakota

To vote in North Dakota, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day and have lived in North Dakota for at least 30 days before the election.

North Dakota does not require voter registration, but you must meet voter identification requirements.

Vote in Person

Grand Forks residents can vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at these locations:

• Alerus Center: 1200 South 42nd Street
• Hope Church: 1601 17th Avenue South
• Runnings: 1508 North Washington Street
• ICON Arena/Park District Office: 1060 47th Avenue South

Eligible Grand Forks voters may use any of these four voting centers.

Early voting is also available at the Alerus Center:

• Oct. 27–30: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 31: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Voting elsewhere in North Dakota? Visit vote.nd.gov to find your voting location.

Vote by North Dakota Absentee Ballot

You can request a North Dakota absentee ballot through vote.nd.gov.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by your county auditor by the close of polls on Nov. 3. Ballots can be returned by mail, an authorized county drop box or directly to the county auditor.

Absentee ballots cannot be returned to Election Day polling locations.

What ID Do You Need?

North Dakota accepts the following identification for voting:

• North Dakota driver’s license
• North Dakota non-driver ID
• Tribal ID or Tribal letter
• Long-term care certificate

Your identification must meet the state’s requirements, including verification of your name, date of birth and current residential address.

UND Students

• If you have a valid North Dakota ID ,but your current North Dakota address is not listed, you may be able to use supplemental documentation.
• Log in to Campus Connection > Student Self Service > Student Voting to access and print your official student voting document. Bring it along with your valid North Dakota ID and UND student ID.
• If you have an out-of-state ID and want to vote in North Dakota, review the residency and identification requirements before Election Day.
• For complete voting requirements, visit the North Dakota Secretary of State’s College Student Voting Guide.

Voting Information for UND Employees

UND employees may be eligible for paid time away from work to vote in statewide elections under UND’s Staff Handbook.

Review the UND Staff Handbook and policies for details.

Questions?

Visit vote.nd.gov for official North Dakota election information, voting locations, identification requirements and absentee ballot instructions.