BISMARCK, ND— 62.5% of eligible North Dakotans cast 371,510 ballots during the 2024 General Election as reported on election night. Election results will not be official until the state canvassing board meets later this month.

Unofficial results as of election night included 182,012 votes cast on election day, 98,684 ballots by early vote, and 90,814 absentee ballots. 51% of the total vote was cast during absentee and early voting. While 49% of the total vote was cast on Election Day.

“Yesterday’s unofficial election results show a difference in voting patterns from previous elections. It’s clear early voting was a popular choice for voters who had that option,” said Secretary of State Michael Howe. “Whether voting by absentee, early voting, or on Election Day, North Dakota voters had several options to participate in the process. Many thanks go out to the poll workers and county auditors who made this election possible across the state.”

Election results will remain unofficial until county canvassing boards meet on November 18, and results are certified by the State Canvassing Board on November 20.

For more information about North Dakota elections, visit vote.nd.gov, email soselect@nd.gov, or call 701-328-4146.

The Office of Secretary of State oversees a variety of functions, including elections, business registrations, licensing for certain occupations, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien filings,and combative sports, as well as serving as the custodian of the Great Seal, and attesting official documents and acts of the Governor. Sandy McMerty, Deputy Secretary of State, slmcmerty@nd.gov | sos.nd.gov

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