Details about the 2026 Primary Election in Renville County
Renville County will be conducting the June 9, 2026 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 June 9, 2026 Primary Election:
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: North Dakota Secretary of State/Elections.
If a voter is unable to update their current address before election day, 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:
Absentee ballot applications will be mailed to all active voters in Renville County on April 20, 2026 . 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.
If you have questions, contact our office 701-756-6301