Early voting locations in Bismarck, North Dakota for November 3, 2026
- WhenThu, Oct 22 – Mon, Nov 2Starts in 7 days
- Where1 site in Bismarck1 in all of Burleigh County
- Hours9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Full schedule below
- Election DayTue, Nov 3Your polling place
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Bismarck is in Burleigh County. Bismarck has about 77,963 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines. Burleigh County lists 1 early voting site, and it is in Bismarck (below).
From the North Dakota Secretary of State's official list, checked October 17, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Bismarck early voting sites (1)
- Bismarck Event Center (Early Voting) - Main Arena
315 South 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58504
Thursday, October 22: noon to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, October 23: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday, October 26 to 30: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, November 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions
Every early voting site in Burleigh County (1) is on the Burleigh County early voting page, with a ZIP code finder.
Burleigh County auditor's office
Check your registration and find your polling place at the Secretary of State's Where to Vote lookup, the state's voter site.
North Dakota voting dates for Bismarck voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Early voting may open (county option) source |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Request an absentee ballot source |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Early voting ends source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m. | No voter registration — vote with a valid ND ID source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m. | Return your absentee ballot source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m. | Election Day: polls close between 7 and 9 p.m. source |
Bismarck voting questions
Where can I vote early in Bismarck?
At the early voting site in Bismarck on this page, from each county's official list. Burleigh County lists 1 site in all; see the Burleigh County early voting page.
When does early voting start in Bismarck?
Early voting in Bismarck (Burleigh County) starts Thursday, October 22, 2026.
When does early voting end in Bismarck?
The last day of early voting in Bismarck (Burleigh County) is Monday, November 2, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
What are the early voting hours in Bismarck?
Hours differ by site and day. The most common hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Check the site you plan to use before you go.
Who can vote early in Bismarck?
Any registered voter in Bismarck (Burleigh County). You can vote absentee in person at the county auditor's office, and many counties also open early voting sites in the 15 days before Election Day. On Election Day, November 3, you vote at your polling place.
What is the phone number of the election office for Bismarck?
701-222-6718, the Burleigh County Auditor.
Which county runs elections in Bismarck?
Burleigh County. Bismarck voters register and vote with Burleigh County.
More for Bismarck voters
- North Dakota voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Burleigh County early voting locations, every site in the county.
- Burleigh County election office: address and phone.
- Who is on the North Dakota ballot, race by race.
- What's on my ballot and where do I vote, from your street address.
- Voting in every major U.S. city.
Other big cities in North Dakota: Fargo.
Sites, days and hours are Burleigh County's own, copied from its official list (named above); office details are from the North Dakota Secretary of State, County Election Officials (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are North Dakota's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go; city population and county lines are from the U.S. Census Bureau.