Early numbers show just over a fifth of North Dakotans have voted.
Key points
- 128,000 ballots have been cast as of 10 a.m. CT.
- Early turnout stands at 21% of eligible voters.
- Turnout numbers include absentee, mail, early and Election Day voting.
- Further updates are scheduled for 1 p.m., 4 p.m., with unofficial results at 8 p.m.
The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State announced that, as of 10 a.m. Central Time, 128,000 voters have cast ballots in the 2026 General Election, indicating a 21% voter turnout.
The reported turnout figure aggregates all voting methods, including absentee, mail, early voting and votes cast on Election Day, according to the state’s official tally.
Early voting figures released
State officials said additional turnout updates will be released at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. CT, with unofficial election results expected to appear on the Secretary of State’s Election Night Reporting website starting at 8 p.m. CT.
The early data is preliminary and unofficial; final counts may shift as more votes are processed throughout the day.
Upcoming updates and unofficial results
KFYR TV cited the Secretary of State’s report, noting that the figures reflect the current state of participation but will be supplemented by later releases.
Reader questions
When will the final turnout numbers be released?
Additional turnout reports are planned for 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. CT, and unofficial election results will be posted at 8 p.m. CT on the Secretary of State’s website.
What voting methods are included in the reported turnout?
The turnout figure includes absentee ballots, mail-in votes, early voting and votes cast on Election Day.
Source: kfyrtv.com
