A Note From Secretary Howe
With the June 9 Primary Election less than a month away, it’s time to start thinking about your ballot selections. A great place to start is by viewing your sample ballot at vote.nd.gov/myvotinginfo. Enter your ID information or address and then choose My Ballot in the menu. Seeing what will be on your ballot allows you to research candidates and measures before you go to the polls.
Some voters may believe they must vote for every race or measure on the ballot, but you get to decide what to vote on. If you'd like, you can skip voting for a race or ballot measure. You also can choose to vote for fewer than the number indicated for a race. For instance, if the race says to choose two candidates, it is okay if you only select one.
The Primary Election ballot has a section for partisan races, and voters can only vote for candidates in a single party. If you vote for candidates in different parties, the partisan races on the ballot will not count. All other correctly marked nonpartisan races and ballot measures will count.
The next election is always the most important election. You get to choose to have your voice heard by casting a ballot, and you also have choices when marking your ballot. Check out the Ideas for Action and Toolkit Highlights sections of this newsletter to learn more about the Primary Election ballot.
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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.
- Include the June 9 Primary Election graphic on break room tvs or in an internal newsletter or email.
- Help employees or members explore what is on their Primary Election ballot and learn how to mark a ballot by sharing the resources provided in the Toolkit Highlights section below.
- Invite Secretary Howe or another member of our team to speak to your group and answer questions about voting and elections by submitting an appearance request form. We can come to you, or schedule a virtual visit.
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Toolkit Highlights!
The following toolkit materials may be helpful for voters as they plan how they want to fill out their Primary Election ballot. Check out the Make an Impact Voter Engagement Toolkit for additional information and resources to help share information about voting in North Dakota.
View Your Sample Ballot
Voters can go to the My Voting Info Portal (vote.nd.gov/myvotinginfo) to view their sample ballot so they can see exactly what will be on their ballot before they head to the polls. After entering either their identification information or street address, the My Ballot dropdown at the top of the screen will have an option to see a sample ballot.
Elections 101: North Dakota Primary Election Ballot Video
North Dakota's Primary Election ballot includes partisan races, nonpartisan races, and ballot measures. For partisan races, voters can only vote for candidates in one of the parties. Check out this Primary Election Ballot video to learn more about making Primary Ballot selections.
Elections 101: ExpressVote Ballot Marking Device Video
Ballot marking devices are electronic devices that gives all voters the ability to mark their paper ballots by making selections on a screen. They are available at all polling locations and include features that allow people with disabilities to mark a ballot independently. This ExpressVote video explains how the assistive ballot marking device works and its accessibility options.
2026 June Primary Ballot Measure Guide
The Ballot Measure Guide provides objective information about statewide Measure #1, which will appear on the June 9, 2026, Primary Election ballot. Voters can review this guide to learn about the measure before marking their ballot.
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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