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Morton County, North Dakota

Voting in Morton 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 34,200 people, Morton County ranks 6th 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 Morton County residents shape the decisions made in their name. The next election for Morton County voters is North Dakota's statewide primary on June 13, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Morton County jobs are in health care and professional and technical services, so decisions about health care costs and broadband and innovation hit close to home.

About 16,900 people voted for president in Morton County in 2024 (up about 2% from 16,600 in 2020). That equals roughly 63% of the county's estimated 26,700 adults, above the statewide rate of about 59%.

Put another way, about 9,820 adults in Morton County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 491 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.

Covering about 1,926 square miles with roughly 18 people per square mile, Morton County is the kind of rural community where a few dozen votes can settle a local election. The county is home to about 4.3% of North Dakota's population.

ZIP codes in or partly in Morton County include 58520, 58535, 58554, 58563, 58566, 58569, 58570 and 58631, plus 1 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 Morton County.

Voter Assistance Resources

Local election help in Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton 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 Morton 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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