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ELECTIONS

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2024 General Election Official Results
View Official Election Results
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My Voting Information Portal
Where Do I Vote?

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My Voting Information Portal

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Vote by Absentee

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Find Candidates
2024 General Candidate List

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Find Candidates

Explore Candidate Info
Candidate Information

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Explore Candidate Info

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Campaign Finance

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Explore Campaign Finance
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Information for Voters

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voting.

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Explore Election Security
Election Security

Explore trusted information on election security, processes, and equipment.

Explore Election Security
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Tools For Election Officials
Election Officials

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Tools For Election Officials

View Election Results
ND Election Results

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View Election Results

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Election Calendar

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Election Law

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INFORMATION ABOUT ELECTIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA

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WHO RUNS ELECTIONS


WHO RUNS ELECTIONS 

North Dakota’s conducts elections over 650 jurisdictions. Important election
related dates can be found in the North Dakota Election Calendar.

 * North Dakota Secretary of State – Michael Howe - Serves as the state’s chief
   election official and provides oversight for North Dakota election structure
   and laws. 

 * County Auditors - Administrators of the Primary and General Elections. 

 * Local Jurisdictions - City, Schools, Etc. - May conduct their election with
   the Primary or General election or may run the election themselves.




TYPES OF ELECTIONS


TYPES OF ELECTIONS

North Dakota holds two types of statewide elections in election years. Other
jurisdictions (cities, schools, etc.) also hold elections. These elections may
happen during statewide elections or at a special date – as a special election –
chosen by the jurisdiction.

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PRIMARY ELECTION

The Primary Election is held each even year in June and decides which: 

 * Federal, legislative, and statewide nominees will move to the General
   Election 
 * Judges and county nominees will move to the General Election 
 * City and school candidates are elected and take office shortly after 
 * Measures are approved, if any are appearing on the Primary Election ballot 

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GENERAL ELECTION

The General Election is held each even year in November and decides which: 

 * Federal, legislative, and statewide candidates are elected 
 * Judges and county candidates are elected 
 * Measures are approved, if any are appearing on the General Election ballot 

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SPECIAL ELECTION

A statewide special election is an election that takes place outside of the
regular election cycle and is a rare occurrence. It is often held to fill a
vacancy in an elected office or to allow the public to vote on a specific issue.

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