Traill County, North Dakota
Traill County, North Dakota voter information: ID rules, early and absentee voting, your sample ballot and local election contacts. Home to about 7,990 people, Traill County ranks 18th 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
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
North Dakota has no voter registration; eligible voters show ID at the polls.
Why Voting Matters
Every eligible adult in Traill County, North Dakota holds the same power on Election Day: one vote that counts exactly as much as anyone else's. The next election for Traill 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.
About 4,080 people voted for president in Traill County in 2024 (about the same as the 4,140 cast in 2020). That equals roughly 65% of the county's estimated 6,270 adults, above the statewide rate of about 59%.
Around 2,190 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 110 extra Traill County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.
Traill County is rural, with about 9.3 people per square mile across 862 square miles, so every vote carries extra weight in local races. The county is home to about 1.0% of North Dakota's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Traill County include 58009, 58016, 58035, 58038, 58045, 58048, 58218 and 58219, plus 5 more. No voter registration is needed in North Dakota. Bring an approved ID showing your current residential address, check your sample ballot and polling place, and make a plan to vote.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Traill 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 Traill 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 Traill 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 Traill 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
Take the Next Step
Find volunteer opportunities, visit the voting resources page, or shop sustainable products.
Buy the book that led to the creation of this website: Peace is Active by Tom McCann
Share what you’re doing for peace on social media with #peaceisactive