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North Dakota Primary Election

Name: North Dakota Primary Election
Start: 2026-06-09
Location: North Dakota

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · North Dakota

Official election website

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Voting

Early Voting Starts

Thursday, April 30, 20261 week

Early Voting Ends

Monday, June 8, 20261 month

Mail Ballot Due

Tuesday, June 9, 20261 month

North Dakota

(701) 328-4146 soselect@nd.gov

Contests

103 races on the ballot

StateSpecial Election

North Dakota House of Representatives District 42

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nicole DerenneDemocratic Party

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 1

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Alex JohnsonDemocratic Party

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Steve ThoringDemocratic Party

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Local

Bismarck City Commission

Bismarck

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Amelia DollNonpartisan

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Matthew HullNonpartisan

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Trevor VannettNonpartisan

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 25

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Kathy SkrochRepublican Party

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Matt EvansRepublican Party

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Terry GoergerRepublican Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 47

Candidate (Uncontested)

Bill PatrieDemocratic Party

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 17

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Mark SanfordRepublican Party

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Reed JohnsonRepublican Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 45

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dan MitchellDemocratic Party

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StateSpecial Election

North Dakota Public Service Commission Jill Kringstad's seat

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Scot KelshDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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StateSpecial Election

North Dakota Public Service Commission Jill Kringstad's seat

North Dakota

2 Candidates

Jill KringstadRepublican Party

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Chris OlsonRepublican Party

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 35

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Taylor JohnsonDemocratic Party

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Lynne Lafer-HalvorsonDemocratic Party

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 37

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Susan JosephsonDemocratic Party

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Shelley LenzDemocratic Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 45

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ronald SorvaagRepublican Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 7

2 Candidates

Michelle AxtmanRepublican Party

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Jerri HopfaufRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 1

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

David RichterRepublican Party

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Laurie GarbelRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 47

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mike DwyerRepublican Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 35

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sean ClearyRepublican Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 41

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kyle DavisonRepublican Party

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North Dakota Public Service Commission

North Dakota

2 Candidates

Sheri Haugen-HoffartRepublican Party

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Deven StyczynskiRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 21

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

LaurieBeth HagerDemocratic Party

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Laura DronenDemocratic Party

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State

Attorney General of North Dakota

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Timothy LambDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 39

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Keith KempenichRepublican Party

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Mike SchatzRepublican Party

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Jason DodgeRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 19

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Jolene HermansonDemocratic Party

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Lynnell PopowskiDemocratic Party

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 11

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Liz ConmyDemocratic Party

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Anastassiya AndrianovaDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael ThiesenDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 15

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Frances DruryDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 27

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kristin RoersRepublican Party

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State

Attorney General of North Dakota

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Drew WrigleyRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 15

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Kathy FrelichRepublican Party

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Donna HendersonRepublican Party

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Corry KennerRepublican Party

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StateSpecial Election

North Dakota House of Representatives District 26

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brent SchwanRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 47

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Mike MotschenbacherRepublican Party

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Jon LeeRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 41

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Jennifer BensonRepublican Party

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Jeremy SchaefferRepublican Party

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Rich SlagleRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 33

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Kimball BanksDemocratic Party

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Stacie KruckenbergDemocratic Party

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Federal

U.S. House North Dakota At-large District

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Trygve HammerDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 13

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Jim JonasRepublican Party

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Austen SchauerRepublican Party

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Russell BubachRepublican Party

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Everett DuckworthRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 9

2 Candidates

Richard MarcellaisDemocratic Party

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Jayme DavisDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 23

Candidate (Uncontested)

Todd BeardRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 33

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Anna NovakRepublican Party

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Bill TveitRepublican Party

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Jesus AguirreRepublican Party

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Mike HegerRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 15

3 Candidates

Kent WestonRepublican Party

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Judy EstensonRepublican Party

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Kristin KennerRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 45

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Don LippertDemocratic Party

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Ross LockhartDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 31

2 Candidates

Donald SchaibleRepublican Party

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Mary GranerRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 13

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Maggi GadaireDemocratic Party

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Brenda GillundDemocratic Party

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StateSpecial Election

North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction

North Dakota

3 Candidates

Levi BachmeierNonpartisan

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Tracy Layne FossNonpartisan· 1 endorsement

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Charles TuttleNonpartisan

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 13

2 Candidates

Judy LeeRepublican Party

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Philip SallbergRepublican Party

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Federal

U.S. House North Dakota At-large District

North Dakota

3 Candidates

Julie FedorchakRepublican Party· 1 endorsement

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Alex BalazsRepublican Party

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Ferris BroxtonRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 37

2 Candidates

Dean RummelRepublican Party

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Kylan KlauzerRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 31

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Tim SpilmanDemocratic Party

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Rissa WilliamsDemocratic Party

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Local

Mayor of Bismarck

Bismarck

2 Candidates

Mike SchmitzNonpartisan

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Steve MarquardtNonpartisan

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 41

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Stacy HeidenreichDemocratic Party

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Chris TiongsonDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Vern ThompsonDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 39

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sandy BaertschDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota Tax Commissioner

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brian KroshusRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 5

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Kyle EricksonDemocratic Party

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Zach RaknerudDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 29

Candidate (Uncontested)

Terry WanzekRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 13

Candidate (Uncontested)

Landis LarsonDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 19

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Karen AndersonRepublican Party

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David MonsonRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jay FisherRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 19

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jefferey HermansonDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 43

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Lukas MaughanDemocratic Party

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Tyler YorkDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 23

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Mark CaslerDemocratic Party

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Michael SteeleDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 5

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Scott LouserRepublican Party

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Roger BrabandtRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 43

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mary AdamsDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 25

Candidate (Uncontested)

Larry LuickRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 21

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mary SchneiderDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota Tax Commissioner

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mark NelsonDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 3

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Tara HiattDemocratic Party

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Natalie MclaughlinDemocratic Party

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StateSpecial Election

North Dakota House of Representatives District 42

3 Candidates

Dustin McNallyRepublican Party

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Ethan HarsellRepublican Party

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Connie OsowskiRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 23

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Dennis NehringRepublican Party

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Corey JohnsonRepublican Party

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Sharlet MohrRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 31

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kelly SpilmanDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 45

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Carrie McLeodRepublican Party

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Scott WagnerRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 37

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Vicky SteinerRepublican Party

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Kylan KlauzerRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brad BekkedahlRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Bob PaulsonRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 7

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Jason ThomsDemocratic Party

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Tiffany Williams-RiceDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 29

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dianne NorrisDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 7

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Gaylynn BeckerRepublican Party

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Rick BeckerRepublican Party

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Steve SauterRepublican Party

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Greg VetterRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 35

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Karen KarlsRepublican Party

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Bob MartinsonRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 17

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jonathan SicklerRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 3

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Jeff HoversonRepublican Party

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Blaine DesLauriersRepublican Party

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Crystal HendricksonRepublican Party

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Timothy MihalickRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 25

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Alisa MitskogDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 39

Candidate (Uncontested)

Greg KesselRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 17

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Don AandalDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 11

Candidate (Uncontested)

Christine O'RileyRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 17

Candidate (Uncontested)

Katie BentonDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 33

Candidate (Uncontested)

Keith BoehmRepublican Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 19

Candidate (Uncontested)

Janne MyrdalRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 27

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Greg StemenRepublican Party

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Grant AllexRepublican Party

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Shawn KesselRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 41

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nyamal DeiDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota Public Service Commission

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

John PedersonDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 29

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Craig HeadlandRepublican Party

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Kevin WolskyRepublican Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 25

Candidate (Uncontested)

Bob HeitkampDemocratic Party

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 43

2 seats up for election

3 Candidates

Eric MurphyRepublican Party

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Jill ChandlerRepublican Party

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Mike HolmesRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Doug GoehringRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kevin HornemanDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 43

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jeff BartaRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota Secretary of State

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael HoweRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 47

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Rosann Jacobs-FodeDemocratic Party

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Cole MontoyaDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 33

Candidate (Uncontested)

Signe SnortlandDemocratic Party

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North Dakota House of Representatives District 31

2 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Dawson HolleRepublican Party

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Karen RohrRepublican Party

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Kevin RemingtonRepublican Party

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James SchmidtRepublican Party

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State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Collette BrownDemocratic Party

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Duane PoitraDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 11

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tim MathernDemocratic Party

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North Dakota State Senate District 29

Candidate (Uncontested)

John KellyDemocratic Party

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State

North Dakota State Senate District 35

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dale PittmanDemocratic Party

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North Dakota Secretary of State

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ryan BraunbergerDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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Ballot Measures

1 measure for voters to decide

North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1, Single-Subject Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure (June 2026)

Constitutional Measure 1

Ballot measure processInitiative and referendum process

Create a single-subject requirement for initiated constitutional amendments and legislatively referred constitutional amendments in North Dakota

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports creating a single-subject requirement for initiated constitutional amendments and legislatively referred constitutional amendments in North Dakota and prohibiting the secretary of state from approving an initiative for circulation if the secretary of state determines more than one subject.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes creating a single-subject requirement for initiated constitutional amendments and legislatively referred constitutional amendments in North Dakota.</p>

7 endorsements for YES · 1 endorsement for NO

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?

North Dakota does not offer online voter registration because voters are not required to register to vote in North Dakota.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

North Dakota does not offer in-person voter registration because voters are not required to register to vote in North Dakota.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the North Dakota Secretary of State website, if available.

How do I contact my state election office?

Secretary of State600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108 Bismarck, ND 58505-0500Telephone: (701) 328-4146

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

You will be asked to show ID to vote in North Dakota. Your identification must include your name, current residential street address, and date of birth. Acceptable forms include: North Dakota driver's license North Dakota non-driver's ID card tribal-government-issued ID card long-term care certificate (provided by ND facility)If your identification does not include a North Dakota residential address or date of birth, or the North Dakota residential address is not current, you may supplement the identification with: current utility bill current bank statement check or a document issued by a federal, state, local, or tribal government (including those issued by the BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address) paycheck printed document issued by a university or college and a student IDVoters without ID: If you're not able to show a valid form of identification you may mark a ballot that will be securely set aside. When you provide valid identification to the proper election official prior to the meeting of the canvassing board, the set aside ballot will be presented to the canvassing board for proper inclusion in the tally.Visit the North Dakota Secretary of State website to learn more.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Who can register to vote?

In order to vote in North Dakota, you must be:A citizen of the United StatesEighteen years or older on the day of electionA resident of North DakotaA resident in the precinct at least thirty days immediately preceding any electionAble to provide a North Dakota driver’s license, non-driver ID, or tribal ID that includes your current residential address and date of birth (If your valid form of identification does not include all the information required in subsection 2 of NDCC §16.1-01-04.1, or the information is not current, your ID must be supplemented by presenting any of the documents as outlined in subsection 3 of NDCC § 16.1-01-04.1. Visit the North Dakota Secretary of State website to learn more.) Watch this video about who can vote from the North Dakota Secretary of State.

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in North Dakota. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov