It’s officially voting season here in the Fargo-Moorhead area!  With so many candidates and measures on the ballot for midterms it can be overwhelming to head to the polls.  The FMWF Chamber’s Center for Civic Engagement is here to help educate on how, when, and where to vote, whether you reside in North Dakota or Minnesota.

The General Election
is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.  

The 2026 midterm elections are a chance to help shape the future of our communities, our region, and our state. Voting is one way we can make our voices heard and take part in the decisions that affect our everyday lives. State and local elections can influence issues important to our families, businesses, and communities, from public safety and infrastructure to economic development, workforce initiatives, and quality of life.

At the FMWF Chamber, we believe everyone should have access to clear, reliable election information. Our role is to encourage civic engagement and help voters feel prepared.

Whether you plan to vote early or on Election Day, we encourage you to take a little time to learn about the candidates and issues on your ballot.

To help, The Chamber’s Center for Civic Engagement created VoteFMWF.org, a nonpartisan resource for our community. You’ll find information on how to register, where to vote, and what's on your ballot, including video profiles that let you hear directly from candidates in their own words.

We hope VoteFMWF.org makes it easier to get informed, feel confident about your choices, and take part in the election. No matter where you stand, your voice matters, and we’re here to help you make it heard.

Not registered?
You can still vote.

Minnesota  

Minnesota voters can register at their polling place when voting in person early and on Election Day.

Not sure if you’re registered: Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s voter registration status page.

Eligibility: You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days, and meet the state's other eligibility requirements.

What to bring: If you need to register or update your registration, you must provide an approved form of proof of residence. Review the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Election Day registration guidance for accepted documents and other options.

Note that online pre-registration is now closed for the November 3rd election. However, you are still eligible to register at your polling place when voting in-person early or on Election Day.  

North Dakota  

North Dakota does not require voter registration.

Eligibility: If you are a US citizen, at least 18 years old, and have lived in North Dakota for 30 days prior to election day, you are eligible to vote.  

What to bring (select one):   

• North Dakota Drivers License  

• North Dakota Non-Driver ID  

• Tribal ID or Tribal Letter  

• Long-Term Care Certification  

• See the North Dakota Secretary of State website for more details.  

What’s on your ballot?  

Visit VoteFMWF.org to explore candidate profiles, watch candidate videos, and access nonpartisan information to help you prepare before casting your ballot. Vote FMWF is curated by the FMWF Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Civic Engagement and has become the region’s resource for nonpartisan voter information.  

When and Where
to vote?  

Minnesota  

Absentee Voting:
Vote by mail or in person September 18 – November 2  

Early Voting:
October 16 – November 2  

• Typical Voting Hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  (Monday - Friday)  

• Saturday, October 24: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

• Tuesday, October 27: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.  

• Saturday, October 31: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Sunday, November 1: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Monday, November 2: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  

Election Day:
November 3 (7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)  

• Use the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Polling Place Finder to your polling location.  

North Dakota  

Absentee Voting:   

Voters are never mailed a ballot without first requesting one through an absentee ballot application.   

• Request a ballot on the North Dakota Secretary of State website.  

• Absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls on Election Day, and can be returned by mail, county drop box, or in person to the county auditor.  

Early Voting:
October 27 – 30 (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and October 31 (11 am – 5 pm) (all locations except the FargoDome)  

• Ramada Inn, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo ND 58103  

• Casselton City Hall, 702 1st St N, Casselton, ND 58012  

• FargoDome, 1800 N University Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102  

• Hartl Ag Building RRVF, 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078  

• Fargo Parks Sports Center, 6100 38th St S, Fargo, ND 58104 

Election Day:
November 3 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)  

• Find the Election Day polling locations (Cass County voters can vote at any location in the county)  

Be informed,
make a plan and VOTE!  

Visit VoteFMWF for candidate profiles and nonpartisan voter resources.