Voter Info

Absentee Voting - Septebmer 26, 2024

Absentee ballots allow you to vote from anywhere, anytime before the election and they are available to anyone of voting age! To request an absentee ballot, you simply fill out a basic application online, send it via snail mail (USPS) to your county auditor. Once your application has been received, the auditor’s office will send you a ballot and an envelope to return it in. It is very important you follow all of the directions to ensure there are no issues acceptiong your ballot.

You will need a to send a physical copy of the application to your county auditor. You can fill out the application online and print it out at home or if you don’t have access to a printer, please send me an email at emily@emilyobrien.co and I will make sure you get a printed application for you to fill out and send in.

Early Voting - October 29, 2024

Early voting is open to anyone who is eligible to vote in North Dakota.
Beginning Tuesday, October 29th through Saturday, November 2, you can go to the Alerus Center and cast your vote. You never know how unreliable our weather can be, so it’s best to plan to get it done at a time that works for you!

Alerus Center
1200 42nd St S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

October 29 - November 1
10:00AM - 6:00PM

November 2
10:00AM - 2:00PM

Election Day - November 5, 2024

Below are the four voting centers for our district, you have the ability to vote at whichever location is most convenient for you! Make sure you bring a valid ID. You can find valid forms of ID under the FAQ section.

icon ARENA
1060 47TH AVE S, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

HOPE CHURCH VOTING CENTER
1601 17TH AVE S, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Alerus Center
1200 42nd St S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

HOME OF ECONOMY VOTING CENTER
1508 N WASHINGTON ST, GRAND FORKS, ND 58203

Click the button below to find more election information specific to where you live.

FAQ

Do I have to register to vote?

Nope! North Dakota is the only state in the U.S. that doesn’t have voter registration.

DO I HAVE TO VOTE FOR THE SAME PARTY?

If you’re voting in the primary in June, you cannot not cross over and vote for candidates of different political parties. If you do, your ballot will be spoiled and not counted. The June primary is the election where the members of each political party vote for the candidate that will best represent them on the November ballot.

If you are voting in November, you have the freedom to vote for anyone on either party.

What should I use to fill out my ballot?

If you vote early in person or on election day, the election officials will provide you with an appropriate writing utensil.

If you’re filling out an absentee ballot at home, be sure to look at the instructions on how to accurately fill out your ballot so that it’s accepted. It’s important to use a pen with blue or black ink and color in the circle as fully as you can. Remember to also stay in the lines!

What form of I.D. is required to vote?

State ID

North Dakota Drivers License 

North Dakota Non-Driver ID

  • Available at no cost for voting purposes from the North Dakota Department of Transportation, visit ID Card Requirements on their website. 

View examples of North Dakota Driver's License and Non-Driver Licenses types. 

Tribal ID or Tribal Letter

Tribal government issued identification, including those issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or other tribal entity. Contact your local tribal government office for more information. 

The following forms may also be used by tribal member or non-member residents living within the tribal government’s jurisdiction to vote: 

Long Term Care Certificate 

Issued by a long term care facility located in North Dakota to persons residing in the facility at the time of election. The following form may be needed for identification purposes -  Long Term Care Certificate Form.