# Midterm Absentee Voting Starts Thursday

> North Dakota begins absentee voting for midterms this week with new deadline rules.
- Title: Midterm Absentee Voting Starts Thursday · Valleynewslive
- Summary: North Dakota begins absentee voting for midterms this week with new deadline rules. North Dakota voters can start absentee ballots Thursday with deadline to…
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- Published: 2026-09-24T00:00:52.063+00:00
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## Absentee voting starts Thursday
North Dakota begins absentee voting for midterms this week with new deadline rules.
## New ballot deadline rule
Ballots must be in hand by 7 p.m. on Election Day for return.
## Election day hours
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
## Early voting dates
Early in-person voting starts Thursday, October 22 and continues through November 2.
## Secretary of State statement
Michael Howe says voters must choose elected leaders and constitutional changes.
## Voting requirements
No registration needed but valid ID required to cast votes.
## Key takeaway

North Dakota voters can start absentee ballots Thursday with deadline to return by 7 p.m. on Election Day.