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North Dakota Primary Election

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · North Dakota

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Thursday, April 30, 20263 weeks
Early Voting Ends
Monday, June 8, 20262 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, June 9, 20262 months

Contests

21 races on the ballot

State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 17

North Dakota House of Representatives District 17

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Reed JohnsonRepublican Party
State

North Dakota State Senate District 45

North Dakota State Senate District 45

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ronald SorvaagRepublican Party
State

North Dakota State Senate District 35

North Dakota State Senate District 35

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sean ClearyRepublican Party
StateSpecial Election

North Dakota House of Representatives District 26

North Dakota House of Representatives District 26

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brent SchwanRepublican Party
State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 41

North Dakota House of Representatives District 41

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jeremy SchaefferRepublican Party
Federal

U.S. House North Dakota At-large District

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Trygve HammerDemocratic Party
State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 13

North Dakota House of Representatives District 13

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Jim JonasRepublican Party
Austen SchauerRepublican Party
State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 33

North Dakota House of Representatives District 33

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jesus AguirreRepublican Party
State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 45

North Dakota House of Representatives District 45

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ross LockhartDemocratic Party
State

North Dakota State Senate District 31

North Dakota State Senate District 31

Candidate (Uncontested)

Donald SchaibleRepublican Party
StateSpecial Election

North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction

North Dakota

Candidate (Uncontested)

Levi BachmeierNonpartisan
State

North Dakota State Senate District 13

North Dakota State Senate District 13

Candidate (Uncontested)

Judy LeeRepublican Party
Federal

U.S. House North Dakota At-large District

North Dakota

3 Candidates

Julie FedorchakRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Alex BalazsRepublican Party
Ferris BroxtonRepublican Party
State

North Dakota State Senate District 37

North Dakota State Senate District 37

2 Candidates

Dean RummelRepublican Party
Kylan KlauzerRepublican Party
State

North Dakota State Senate District 21

North Dakota State Senate District 21

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mary SchneiderDemocratic Party
StateSpecial Election

North Dakota House of Representatives District 42

North Dakota House of Representatives District 42

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dustin McNallyRepublican Party
State

North Dakota State Senate District 17

North Dakota State Senate District 17

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jonathan SicklerRepublican Party
State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 27

North Dakota House of Representatives District 27

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Greg StemenRepublican Party
Shawn KesselRepublican Party
State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 43

North Dakota House of Representatives District 43

2 seats up for election

2 Candidates

Eric MurphyRepublican Party
Mike HolmesRepublican Party
State

North Dakota House of Representatives District 31

North Dakota House of Representatives District 31

2 seats up for election

Candidate (Uncontested)

James SchmidtRepublican Party
State

North Dakota State Senate District 11

North Dakota State Senate District 11

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tim MathernDemocratic Party

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
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