(Bismarck, ND) — Secretary of State Michael Howe recommends sending mail-in ballots 10 days before Election Day. A new rule at the U.S. Postal Service is causing confusion over when ballots have to be submitted to count in the election. The rule says ballots will only count if they’re postmarked by Election Day. North Dakota, however, is unaffected by the law and will only count ballots if they arrive at the county office by the time polls close on Election Day. Howe adds that absentee ballots for the 2026 elections are already available.
Secretary Of State Warns Voters Of New Postmark Rule
