CAST YOUR Vote for EXCELLENCE

MAYORAL ELECTIONS ARE TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026

For qualifications to vote, polling places, and rules about I.D. requirements visit Elections | Ward County, ND - Official Website.

Also see the North Dakota Secretary of State website for helpful information: Election Resources | Secretary of State | North Dakota

How To Vote

Absentee Ballot

In order to obtain an absentee ballot, voters must complete an absentee ballot application and return to the Ward County Auditor, PO Box 5005, Minot, ND 58702, allowing ample mail and turnaround time prior to the election.
Click Here for Absentee Ballot Application
Early Voting

Early voting gives voters the opportunity to cast a ballot in person at a designated precinct prior to Election Day and avoid Election Day crowds. The procedure of the Early Voting precinct is the same as Election Day precincts.
Keep an eye out for early voting the week before the election online by Clicking Here
Find Your Location

By inputting a few simple pieces of information about where you live, you can access information on voting including hours, address, & mapping information of your location, a sample ballot, your district, and more.
Click Here to find your Voting Location
Bring Your Identification

North Dakota ID is required for voting. According to NDCC 16.1-05.07, the identification must include your name, current residential address, and date of birth.
Click here for more information.