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Griggs County, North Dakota

Voting in Griggs 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 2,230 people, Griggs County ranks 42nd in population among 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

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North Dakota has no voter registration; eligible voters show ID at the polls.

Why Voting Matters

Voting is how Griggs County residents shape the decisions made in their name. The next election for Griggs 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 manufacturing among the county's biggest employers, issues like health care costs are decided by the officials voters choose.

In the 2024 presidential election, about 1,280 ballots were cast in Griggs County, up about 3% from 1,250 in 2020. With roughly 1,800 adults living in the county, that is around 72% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 59%.

That means roughly 511 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Griggs County would add about 26 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.

Covering about 709 square miles with roughly 3.1 people per square mile, Griggs County is the kind of rural community where a few dozen votes can settle a local election. The county is home to about 0.3% of North Dakota's population.

ZIP codes in or partly in Griggs County include 58056, 58212, 58416, 58425, 58429, 58448, 58452 and 58464, plus 2 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 Griggs County.

Voter Assistance Resources

Local election help in Griggs 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 Griggs 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.

Free, nonpartisan help is available before and on every Election Day: call or text the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).

Voters with disabilities in Griggs 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 Griggs 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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