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Stutsman County, North Dakota

Voting in Stutsman 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 21,500 people, Stutsman County ranks 8th 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

In Stutsman County, the people who show up to vote decide who represents everyone. The next election for Stutsman 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 health care and retail means debates over health care costs directly affect Stutsman County families.

In the 2024 presidential election, about 10,100 ballots were cast in Stutsman County, about the same as the 9,960 cast in 2020. With roughly 17,400 adults living in the county, that is around 58% of adult residents, close to the statewide rate of about 59%.

Around 7,360 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 368 extra Stutsman County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.

Covering about 2,222 square miles with roughly 9.7 people per square mile, Stutsman County is the kind of rural community where a few dozen votes can settle a local election. The county is home to about 2.7% of North Dakota's population.

ZIP codes in or partly in Stutsman County include 58401, 58402, 58405, 58420, 58421, 58424, 58426 and 58442, plus 13 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 Stutsman County.

Voter Assistance Resources

Local election help in Stutsman 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 Stutsman 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 Stutsman 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 Stutsman 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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