North Dakota

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. House and 9 statewide races

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How to vote in North Dakota

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
North Dakota has no voter registration; qualified residents (U.S. citizens 18+ who have lived in their precinct at least 30 days before the election) bring valid North Dakota Voter ID to vote. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Absentee and early voting began Sept 24; early voting dates and hours vary by county. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
No-excuse absentee applications due Nov 2; completed ballots must be returned by mail, secure county drop box, or in person to the county auditor by close of polls Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Valid North Dakota driver's license, nondriver ID, tribal ID, or long-term care certificate showing name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth (or supplemented with a current utility bill, bank statement, check, or government document). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
North Dakota Voter Information Portal · Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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U.S. House, District 1 (Julie Fedorchak running again)

Julie Fedorchak (R) vs. Trygve Hammer (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Attorney General (Drew Wrigley running again)

Drew Wrigley (R) vs. Tim Lamb (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Secretary of State (Michael Howe running again)

Michael Howe (R) vs. Ryan Braunberger (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Agriculture Commissioner (Doug Goehring running again)

Doug Goehring (R) vs. Vern Thompson (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Public Service Commissioner (6-year term) (Sheri Haugen-Hoffart running again)

Sheri Haugen-Hoffart (R) vs. John M Pederson (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Public Service Commissioner (unexpired 2-year term) (Jill Kringstad running again)

Jill Kringstad (R) vs. Scot Kelsh (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Tax Commissioner (Brian Kroshus running again)

Brian Kroshus (R) vs. Mark Nelson (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Superintendent of Public Instruction (Levi Bachmeier running again)

Levi Bachmeier (NP) vs. Tracy Layne Foss (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Supreme Court Justice (Jerod E. Tufte running again)

Jerod E. Tufte (NP) vs. Ariston Johnson (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Supreme Court Justice (Special) (Douglas A. Bahr running again)

Douglas A. Bahr (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State legislature races

All 51 North Dakota legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.

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All 53 North Dakota counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for North Dakota's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. House, District 1

Attorney General

Secretary of State

Agriculture Commissioner

Public Service Commissioner (6-year term)

Public Service Commissioner (unexpired 2-year term)

Tax Commissioner

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Supreme Court Justice

Supreme Court Justice (Special)

Local and district races: every North Dakota county.

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Statewide ballot measures (on every North Dakota ballot)

Ballot wording and Yes/No explanations are quoted verbatim from the North Dakota Secretary of State’s official 2026 General Election Statewide Ballot Measure Information guide (published pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 16.1-01-18).

Constitutional Measure No. 1: 60% vote requirement for constitutional amendments (House Concurrent Resolution No. 3003)

Currently, constitutional amendments in North Dakota must be approved by a simple majority (50%+1) of voters.

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Currently, constitutional amendments in North Dakota must be approved by a simple majority (50%+1) of voters. The amendment would require amendments to receive a 60% supermajority vote to be adopted. The supermajority requirement would apply to both constitutional amendments proposed by initiative petition and amendments referred to the ballot by the state legislature.

A Yes vote means: A “YES” vote on Constitutional Measure No. 1 means that future ballot measures to change the North Dakota Constitution would require at least 60 percent of the vote to pass. It increases the current vote threshold of greater than 50 percent to at least 60 percent for changes to the Constitution.

A No vote means: A “NO” vote on Constitutional Measure No. 1 means there would be no change and future ballot measures to alter the North Dakota Constitution would remain at greater than 50 percent of the vote to pass.

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Sen. Jeff Barta (R-43), argue: “Our Constitution is a much-higher governing authority than a simple law. It both defines the scope of government authority, and, very importantly, the limits on that government authority, so to protect the natural God-given rights of the people.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including State Sen. Sean Cleary (R-35), argue: “Section three of our North Dakota Constitution is appropriately titled 'Powers reserved to the people,'...”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Official ballot wording
This constitutional measure would amend and reenact section 9 of article III and section 16 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota. The proposed amendment would require constitutional amendments submitted to the electors, by resolution adopted by the legislative assembly and each initiative petition and measure proposing a constitutional amendment, to receive an affirmative vote of at least sixty percent of those voting on the question for enactment. The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is none.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2: State-funded school meals (citizen initiative)

This amendment would require all public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students each school day, establishing the Healthy School…

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): This amendment would require all public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students each school day, establishing the Healthy School Meals For All (HSMFA) program in the state.

A Yes vote means: A “YES” vote on Constitutional Measure No. 2 means you support the state of North Dakota funding the ongoing cost of one breakfast and one lunch for all students at participating schools/school districts.

A No vote means: A “NO” vote on Constitutional Measure No. 2 means you do not support the state of North Dakota funding breakfast and lunch to students at participating schools beyond the current free and reduced meals program qualifications.

Supporters say: Supporters, including Robin Nelson, chair of Together for School Meals, argue: “Providing school meals at no cost is one of the most effective, research-backed ways to strengthen academic performance, reduce stress on families, and give every child a fair shot.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including State Sen. Janne Myrdal (R-19), argue: “Really know what you’re voting on. You’re voting on burdening yourself with taxes.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Official ballot wording
This initiated measure amendment would amend and add a new section to article VIII of the North Dakota Constitution. It would mandate all public school districts, public schools, and public charter schools to provide one breakfast and one lunch each school day to enrolled students at no cost to the student, parent, or guardians. It would allow nonpublic schools, Bureau of Indian Education schools, and other tribal schools the option to provide the same. It would require the State of North Dakota to reimburse school districts and schools at one hundred percent of the current rates used by the state for free meals and the rate shall be adjusted annually for inflation. It would require the legislative assembly to identify a source of funds for reimbursement and if a source of funds is unable to be identified, reimbursement funds would be appropriated from the legacy earnings fund. This amendment would supersede any other part of the constitution that conflicts with it. The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is a $124.3 million to $134.3 million increase in ongoing biennial expenditures for the 2027-2029 biennium and will be adjusted for inflation every year after that.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

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