Wells County, North Dakota
Wells County, North Dakota voter information: ID rules, early and absentee voting, your sample ballot and local election contacts. Home to about 3,800 people, Wells County ranks 28th 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
In Wells County, the people who show up to vote decide who represents everyone. The next election for Wells County voters is North Dakota's statewide primary on June 13, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Wells County jobs are in health care and retail, so decisions about health care costs and local businesses hit close to home.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 2,240 ballots were cast in Wells County, down about 6% from 2,370 in 2020. With roughly 3,070 adults living in the county, that is around 73% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 59%.
That means roughly 830 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, Wells County would add about 41 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
Wells County is rural, with about 3.0 people per square mile across 1,271 square miles, so every vote carries extra weight in local races. The county is home to about 0.5% of North Dakota's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Wells County include 58341, 58348, 58356, 58374, 58418, 58421, 58422 and 58423, plus 4 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 Wells County.
Voter Assistance Resources
Who runs elections in Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells 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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