North Dakota Secretary of State

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe | North Dakota Secretary of State's Office. Official Facebook account for the Office of the North Dakota Secretary of State.

Elections, doing business in North Dakota, and more, starts here! The Secretary of State’s office provides information related to elections, licensing, business registration and central indexing. North Dakota’s current Secretary of State is Michael Howe. Secretary Howe is North Dakota's 15th Secretary of State and took office on January 1, 2023.

Planning to vote absentee for the Nov. 3 General Election?Any qualified voter can vote by mail and you can apply for you...
09/16/2026

Planning to vote absentee for the Nov. 3 General Election?

Any qualified voter can vote by mail and you can apply for your absentee ballot now.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/NDAbsentee.

09/15/2026

North Dakota is the only state without voter registration. Our strong voter ID laws ensure only qualified voters vote in our elections.

To vote in the November 3 General Election, make sure you have valid ID and it's up to date. Learn more at vote.nd.gov.

Today is National Voter Registration Day - but not in North Dakota. We are the only state that does not have voter regis...
09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day - but not in North Dakota. We are the only state that does not have voter registration.

While you don’t need to register before voting, you do need proper identification. Learn more about how North Dakota ensures election integrity without voter registration at https://bit.ly/4xtWwZp.

Across North Dakota, individuals and organizations dedicate their time and talents to supporting our elections and servi...
09/14/2026

Across North Dakota, individuals and organizations dedicate their time and talents to supporting our elections and serving voters. The 2026 North Dakota Election Hero Award is an opportunity to recognize those who make a difference.

Help us celebrate someone deserving of the honor. Submit your nomination by this Friday, September 18 at sos.nd.gov/electionhero.

To vote in North Dakota elections, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of North Dakota and...
09/14/2026

To vote in North Dakota elections, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of North Dakota and your precinct for 30 days preceding election day.

Find out more about voting in North Dakota at www.vote.nd.gov.

North Dakota needs poll workers for the Nov. 3 General Election!Poll workers play an important role in helping Election ...
09/13/2026

North Dakota needs poll workers for the Nov. 3 General Election!

Poll workers play an important role in helping Election Day run smoothly across our state. Consider serving your community and being part of the election process.

Ready to help? Learn more about how to sign up at bit.ly/NDPollWorker.

Voting for the first time?Check out our new Make Your Plan to Vote handout to learn about ID requirements, ways you can ...
09/12/2026

Voting for the first time?

Check out our new Make Your Plan to Vote handout to learn about ID requirements, ways you can cast your vote, and options you have when marking a ballot. https://bit.ly/NDMakePlanVoteHandout

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who answered the call, and reflect...
09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who answered the call, and reflect on the strength and unity shown in the days that followed. We will never forget.

The Make an Impact Voter Engagement Toolkit provides businesses and organizations with ready-to-use resources to share t...
09/10/2026

The Make an Impact Voter Engagement Toolkit provides businesses and organizations with ready-to-use resources to share trusted, nonpartisan information about voting in North Dakota.

Explore the toolkit at vote.nd.gov/impacttoolkit.

North Dakota's Voter ID law applies to absentee voting.You must provide valid ID information when applying for an absent...
09/10/2026

North Dakota's Voter ID law applies to absentee voting.

You must provide valid ID information when applying for an absentee ballot. Valid forms of ID include a North Dakota driver's license, North Dakota non-driver ID, Tribal ID or Tribal letter, or long term care certificate.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/NDAbsentee.

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