What are the requirements for absentee voting?

In North Dakota, absentee voting allows citizens to vote in local, state, and national elections without having to be physically present at their polling place on Election Day. To qualify for absentee voting, residents must have a valid reason for being absent. Examples of acceptable reasons include being away from home on Election Day for work or business, being away at college, having a disability or illness, being a resident of a nursing home or assisted living facility, or being temporarily living outside of their county of residence. In order to vote absentee, North Dakota residents must register to vote and request an absentee ballot at least 21 days before the election. The request must be in writing and can be completed online or mailed to the county auditor. Additionally, the request must include the voter’s name, address, date of birth, the election for which they are requesting a ballot, and the reason they are voting absentee. After the request has been received and approved, absentee ballots will be mailed to the voter. This typically occurs at least 21 days before the election. Once the ballot has been received, it must be completed, signed, and returned according to the instructions included. All absentee ballots must be received by the county auditor no later than noon the day before the election.

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