Cass County, North Dakota
Voting in Cass County, North Dakota? No registration is needed; here is what ID to bring, how to vote early or absentee, and where to see your ballot. Home to about 201,000 people, Cass County is the most populous of North Dakota's 53 counties. North Dakota is the only state without voter registration. Eligible residents vote by showing an approved ID, and the county auditor runs elections.
Next Election
June 13, 2028
Voter Portal
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ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
North Dakota has no voter registration; eligible voters show ID at the polls.
Why Voting Matters
In Cass County, the people who show up to vote decide who represents everyone. The next election for Cass County voters is North Dakota's statewide primary on June 13, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. With health care and retail among the county's biggest employers, issues like health care costs are decided by the officials voters choose.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 89,800 ballots were cast in Cass County, up about 4% from 86,100 in 2020. With roughly 157,000 adults living in the county, that is around 57% of adult residents, close to the statewide rate of about 59%.
Around 67,200 adults here did not vote for president. Some aren't eligible, yet the rest are untapped power: one more voter in every 20 of them would mean about 3,360 extra Cass County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.
With about 114 residents per square mile over 1,765 square miles, Cass County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. About 25% of all North Dakota residents live here.
ZIP codes in or partly in Cass County include 58002, 58004, 58005, 58006, 58007, 58011, 58012 and 58015, plus 31 more. North Dakota has no voter registration, so the key step is bringing an approved ID with your current residential address. Look up your ballot and polling place, then make a plan with friends and family in Cass County.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Cass County? North Dakota is the only state without voter registration. Eligible residents vote by showing an approved ID, and the county auditor runs elections. For polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Cass County auditor.
Statewide directory, North Dakota Secretary of State voter resources:
https://www.sos.nd.gov/elections/voter/voting-north-dakota/voter-resources
See your sample ballot. North Dakota Secretary of State ballot information:
https://www.sos.nd.gov/elections/voter/ballot-information
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Cass County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact North Dakota Protection & Advocacy, North Dakota's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (701) 328-2950. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our North Dakota voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Cass County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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