Absentee Voting

You are never mailed a ballot without first requesting one.

• In vote by mail counties, voting age residents are mailed an absentee ballot application by their county auditor.
• In all other counties, a voter must request an absentee ballot application from the county auditor.

Vote by Mail Counties

All North Dakota counties have polling locations open on Election Day. Some counties are vote by mail counties which means the county mails absentee ballot applications to voting age residents. Residents may then choose whether they will:

1. Fill out and return the absentee ballot application to request their absentee ballot by mail. (OR)
2. Vote in person on Election Day or at an early voting location.

Voters are never mailed a ballot without first requesting one through an absentee ballot application. In counties that are not vote by mail, a request must be made to the county auditor to receive an absentee ballot application.

Request an Absentee Ballot & Ballot Tracking

You can request an application for an absentee ballot using the button below. You must print, sign and deliver the absentee application to the appropriate election official. If you submit an application requesting an absentee ballot, you may receive and return your ballot by mail.