McKenzie County, North Dakota
Voting in McKenzie 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 14,800 people, McKenzie County ranks 10th 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
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
Why does voting matter in McKenzie County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for McKenzie County voters is North Dakota's statewide primary on June 13, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Local work in transportation and warehousing and mining and energy means debates over highways and freight directly affect McKenzie County families.
About 5,480 people voted for president in McKenzie County in 2024 (about the same as the 5,420 cast in 2020). That equals roughly 53% of the county's estimated 10,300 adults, below the statewide rate of about 59%.
Put another way, about 4,850 adults in McKenzie County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 243 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.
Covering about 2,760 square miles with roughly 5.4 people per square mile, McKenzie County is the kind of rural community where a few dozen votes can settle a local election. The county is home to about 1.9% of North Dakota's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in McKenzie County include 58621, 58634, 58640, 58757, 58763, 58831, 58835 and 58838, 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 McKenzie County.
Voter Assistance Resources
Local election help in McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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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