Elections
About
The Williams County Auditor's Office administers primary, general and special county, state, and federal elections. June Primary Elections include city elections. School Districts administer their own elections. Elections are normally held every two years on even years.
*Note: Election results are considered unofficial until certified and finalized by the Election Canvassing Board on November 18, 2024.
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November 5, 2024: General Election
Any qualified elector of Williams County can vote in person at a Vote Center or at a Consolidated Precinct Polling Place, based on the address of their primary residence.
To vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, have a valid North Dakota ID, tribal ID or a 2024 Long-Term Care Certificate (from a qualified nursing home), and be a resident of Williams County, North Dakota.
Polls will be open from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm CT on November 5, 2024. If you are not sure what precinct you reside, you can find that information on the Precinct and Polling Locations Map.
Vote Centers:
Williston ARC
822 18th Street E Williston, ND 58801
Who can vote here?
Any qualified elector that is a resident of Williams County
Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building (Building B)
519 53rd Street East Williston, ND 58801
Who can vote here?
Any qualified elector that is a resident of Williams County
Consolidated Precinct Polling Place:
Only qualified electors of assigned designated precincts can vote at a Consolidated Precinct Polling Place.
Grenora City Hall
204 Main Street, Grenora, ND 58845
Who can vote here?
Any qualified elector from precincts 12, 54 and 67
Ray City Hall
101 Main Street Ray, ND 58849
Who can vote here?
Any qualified elector from precincts 54, 62, 63, and 66
Tioga Community Center
410 6th Street NE, Tioga, ND 58852
Who can vote here?
Any qualified elector from precincts 54 and 64
Wildrose City/Fire Hall
412 Main Street Wildrose, ND 58795
Who can vote here?
Any qualified elector from precincts 54, 65 and 68
Important Dates: General Election
| Still being accepted! | Absentee Ballot Applications are available online or from the Auditor’s Office. Applications are only valid from January 1st to December 31st each year. You MUST re-apply each year to be able to vote absentee in an election. |
| On or about September 26, 2024 @ 8 am (dependent upon delivery of ballots from the printer) | First Day for Absentee Ballots
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| October 28, 2024 | Last day Auditor’s Office will mail Absentee Ballots to those who have applied. After this date, Absentee Ballots will need to be picked up from the Auditor's Office. |
| November 4, 2024 | Last day for Absentee Ballots
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| November 5, 2024 | Election Day! If you did not vote via Absentee Ballot, you can vote in-person at the polls between 8 am and 7 pm CT. |
**PIease contact the Auditor’s Office if you have submitted an application, but have not received a ballot 7-10 days after submission date!
Click below to quickly look up your voter information including where to vote and verify that your address is current and correct.
More Information
Click below to access the Absentee Ballot Application, a sample ballot (available in late September), and more information about local candidates and all measures. The sample ballot is a consolidated ballot and has all measures and races. The ballot you receive will be specific to your precinct, which is based on your residential address.
Voter Qualifications
North Dakota does not have voter registration. To be eligible to vote in North Dakota, a voter must be:
- A citizen of the United States;
- If you are a new citizen and your ID lists permanent or temporary - you will need to update it before Election Day at a NDDOT Drivers License Office to properly reflect your new citizen status.
- Eighteen years or older on the day of election;
- A resident of North Dakota; and
- A resident who has resided in the precinct at least thirty days immediately preceding any election; and
- Able to provide a valid form of identification such as a North Dakota drivers license, nondriver ID, tribal ID, or a 2024 Long-Term Care Certificate (from a qualified nursing home) that includes your current residential address and date of birth.
- If your residential and mailing address is not current, and your drivers license does not have a CDL certification, you can update your address online.
- If an individual’s valid form of identification does not include all the information required in 16.1-01-04.1(2) of the North Dakota Century Code, or the information is not current, the identification must be supplemented by presenting any of the documents as outlined in section 16.1-01-04.1(3)(b) of the NDCC.
College Students: Are you a college student in Williams County? Check out this quick guide to learn about your voting options.
If you are unsure if you will have the proper documentation to vote in an election, please contact the Williams County Auditor's Office.