Details about the 2024 Primary Election in Renville County
Renville County will be conducting the November 5, 2024 Primary Election as a mail ballot election with one physical polling location. The authority for a County Commission to conduct mail ballot elections is authorized by North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 16.1-11.1-01. A mail ballot election requires at least one physical polling location and for the County Auditor to mail absentee ballot applications to all active voters that have not previously applied for an absentee ballot that year. Absentee ballots are only sent to citizens that have completed an application that has been verified by the Renville County Auditor's Office.
Although a mail ballot election is typically referred to as "Vote by Mail," there are several ways to submit a ballot for the November 4, 2024 General Election:
- Return an absentee ballot to the Renville County Auditor's Office via U.S. Postal Service, postmarked by November 5, 2024 (P.O. Box 68, Mohall, ND 58761-0068)
- Return an absentee ballot via secure Drop Box located in front of the Renville County Courthouse by Monday, November 4, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (205 Main St E, Mohall, ND)
- Return an absentee ballot to the Renville County Auditor's Office in person by 5 pm CT on Monday, November 4, 2024.
- Vote in person on Election Day, November 5, 2024, between 8 am and 7 pm CT in the Community Room at the Renville County Courthouse.
Whether a citizen votes by absentee ballot or in-person, valid identification including the voter's name, current residential address, and date of birth is required. Options include:
- North Dakota Driver's license
- North Dakota Nondriver's identification card
- ID issued by a tribal government
- Long term care ID certificate (provided by a North Dakota facility)
More information about voter identification can be found at vote.nd.gov.
Voters can also verify their voting information and address at My Voting Information.
If a voter is unable to update their current address before election day, then the voter MUST bring with them a document such as a lease, utility bill, or bank statement showing their current residential address.
Important dates for the public to be aware of:
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Receiving and returning an Absentee Ballot Application
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Mid-September
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Absentee ballot applications will be mailed to all active voters in Renville County. If an individual does not receive an application in the mail and is unsure if they have already applied for one, they should contact the Auditor's Office at 701-756-6301.
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October 28, 2024
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Suggested last day to return an application via mail to the Auditor's Office; after this date, deposit the application in the Drop Box or hand deliver to the Auditor's Office
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Receiving and returning an Absentee ballot
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October 1, 2024
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Auditor's Office begins to mail ballots
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October 11, 2024
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Contact the Auditor's Office if an application was submitted, but a ballot has not yet been received
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October 30, 2024
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Last day ballots will be mailed to voters
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Nobember 4, 2024
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Last day for Early Voting and Returning Absentee Ballots
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Ballots returned via mail must be postmarked by this date. This does NOT mean put it in the mail that day. If a ballot is mailed ON November 7th, there is no guarantee that it will be postmarked that same day. If mailing on the 7th, it is advised for the voter to go to a post office and ask for a hand stamp of the postmark for that day. It is recommended to return a ballot via USPS at least two weeks before the election; if submitting your ballot within two weeks of the election, it is recommended to use a ballot drop box.
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Ballots returned via secure Drop Box must be deposited by 5 pm CT
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Ballots returned in person to the Auditor's Office must be received by 5 pm CT
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November 5, 2024
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Polling location at Renville County Courthouse will be open from 8 am to 7 pm CT
If you have questions, contact our office 701-756-6301.