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A Note From Secretary Howe
In North Dakota we want to make sure that all qualified voters have the chance to vote, so we provide the option to vote absentee without requiring a reason. You may be out of town for a trip on election day, unsure about your work schedule, or find it difficult to get to a polling location. Absentee voting allows you to cast your ballot from home, ensuring your voice is heard.
North Dakotans are never mailed a ballot unless they request one. Voters can enter a few fields in the My Voting Info portal (vote.nd.gov/myvotinginfo) and click the My Absentee/Mail Ballot link at the top of the screen to complete and print an application, which must be signed and submitted to the county auditor. After the auditor receives the application, they will review it for completeness and verify the voter's identification before mailing a ballot.
The next election is always the most important election. If voting absentee is the easiest way for you to vote, apply for your June 9 Primary Ballot now. Absentee ballots must be received by the county auditor by close of polls on Election Day (June 9) to be counted. Check out the How to Vote Absentee video and Returning an Absentee Ballot video in the new toolkit section of this newsletter to learn more about the process.
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Important Primary Election Dates
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Now - Voters can submit an application for an absentee ballot
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April 30 - Absentee ballots available to qualified voters who request them
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June 1 - Early vote starts in Stutsman County, Ward County
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June 2 - Early vote starts in Cass County, Grand Forks County
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June 3 - Early vote starts in Burleigh County
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June 4 - Early vote starts in Morton County, Stark County
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June 9 - Primary Election Day (In-person voting, absentee ballots must be received by the county auditor by close of polls)
Ideas for Action
Based on the election timeline, here are some ideas for putting the toolkit into action within your business or organization.
- Share information about absentee voting. You can include the note from Secretary Howe included at the beginning of this newsletter and a link to the Absentee Voting page on our website.
- Check with your county auditor to see if poll workers are still needed in your area and encourage your members or employees to volunteer if they are interested in serving their community by being involved in the elections process. Find details on our Be a Poll Worker website page.
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New Toolkit Materials!
The following videos have been added to the Elections 101 playlist that is part of the Make an Impact Voter Engagement Toolkit. They are available to view on our YouTube channel, and on our website's Absentee Voting page.
Elections 101: How to Vote Absentee Video
This video provides a simple overview of how to vote absentee in North Dakota.
Elections 101: Returning an Absentee Ballot Video
This video contains the details that voters about returning a ballot, including ballot envelopes and options for getting it back to the county auditor.
Follow Us on Social Media
We'd love to connect with you through our social media channels! Throughout the year we will post about North Dakota elections including dates, deadlines, news, and facts. This is a simple way for you to stay in the know and share information about voting in North Dakota with others.
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