North Dakota Voter Guide 2026: Candidates on Your Ballot
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State Snapshot
North Dakota does not elect a governor in 2026. The statewide contests below are what appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
2026 Statewide Races
Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for North Dakota's statewide contests. Tap a name for their bio and campaign link, or enter your address for the full ballot with finance data.
Attorney General
2 candidatesDrew Wrigley (R)Incumbent
Drew Wrigley is North Dakota's incumbent attorney general and the Republican nominee for re-election in 2026. Twice the U.S. attorney for North Dakota and a former lieutenant governor, he was appointed attorney general in 2022 and won election that fall. His office has emphasized violent-crime and fentanyl enforcement, government transparency, and defending North Dakota law.Priorities: Prosecute violent crime and fentanyl trafficking · Enforce open-records and transparency laws · Defend North Dakota laws and state authorityCampaign site →Tim Lamb (D)
Tim Lamb is the Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota attorney general, an attorney and retired Army officer who has run for several offices. He offers a Democratic alternative for the state's chief legal office.Priorities: Bring legal and military experience to the office · Provide independent oversight of state government · Offer a Democratic-NPL option for attorney generalCampaign site →
Secretary Of State
2 candidatesMichael Howe (R)Incumbent
Michael Howe is North Dakota's incumbent secretary of state and the Republican nominee for re-election in 2026, endorsed by Governor Kelly Armstrong. A former state representative, he is the state's 15th secretary of state, and his campaign emphasizes election integrity and keeping North Dakota an easy place to start and grow a business.Priorities: Preserve and protect election integrity · Keep North Dakota the best place to start and grow a business · Modernize state filing and records servicesCampaign site →Ryan Braunberger (D)
Ryan Braunberger is the Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota secretary of state, the minority leader of the state Senate and an insurance agent from Fargo. He offers a Democratic-NPL alternative for the state's elections and business-services office.Priorities: Bring legislative leadership experience to election administration · Protect voter access across North Dakota · Ensure fair, transparent state servicesCampaign site →
Agriculture Commissioner
2 candidatesDoug Goehring (R)Incumbent
Doug Goehring is North Dakota's incumbent agriculture commissioner and the Republican nominee for re-election in 2026. A 25-year farmer who has held the office since 2009, his campaign emphasizes protecting agricultural producers, food security, and North Dakota's farm economy.Priorities: Protect North Dakota's agricultural producers · Strengthen food security and the farm economy · Defend farmers and ranchers from federal overreachCampaign site →Vern Thompson (D)
Vern Thompson is the Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota agriculture commissioner, a farmer, truck driver, and former state Senate minority leader. His campaign argues farmers are paying more, earning less, and losing ground in the biggest farm crisis in 40 years, and pledges to put people ahead of the powerful.Priorities: Fight for farmers and ranchers in the current farm crisis · Put rural families and landowners ahead of corporate interests · Bring legislative and working-farm experience to the officeCampaign site →
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
2 candidatesLevi Bachmeier (R)Incumbent
Levi Bachmeier is North Dakota's incumbent superintendent of public instruction, running in a 2026 special election after his appointment. A former coach and education official, his campaign emphasizes high standards, accountability, and preparing students to thrive.Priorities: Set high standards and accountability in schools · Prepare students for careers and life after graduation · Bring a values-driven, common-sense approach to educationCampaign site →Tracy Foss (I)
Tracy Foss is an independent candidate for North Dakota superintendent of public instruction, a teacher and mother of three running in the 2026 special election. Her campaign theme is every voice heard, stronger schools ahead.Priorities: Give teachers and parents a stronger voice in education policy · Strengthen public schools across North Dakota · Bring classroom experience to the state's top education officeCampaign site →
Statewide Ballot Measures
2 statewide measures are on North Dakota's 2026 ballot. Tap a measure for the plain-language summary.
Constitutional Measure 1: 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure
Require constitutional amendments to receive a 60% supermajority vote to be adopted.Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)Full measures guide →Constitutional Measure 2: Require Schools to Provide Free Meals to Students Initiative
Require public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students.Initiated constitutional amendmentFull measures guide →
Places We’re Tracking
Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. A ZIP code lookup is the fastest way to narrow this to a specific ballot.
Bismarck city
3 candidates- 3 tracked candidate profiles
- 2 office types represented
Burleigh County
5 candidates- 5 tracked candidate profiles
- 1 office type represented
Cass County
7 candidates- 7 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
Grand Forks County
4 candidates- 4 tracked candidate profiles
- 2 office types represented
Ward County
20 candidates- 20 tracked candidate profiles
- 7 office types represented
Every county in North Dakota
All 53 counties, A to Z. Each page shows the statewide races on every ballot in that county.
Adams CountyBarnes CountyBenson CountyBillings CountyBottineau CountyBowman CountyBurke CountyBurleigh CountyCass CountyCavalier CountyDickey CountyDivide CountyDunn CountyEddy CountyEmmons CountyFoster CountyGolden Valley CountyGrand Forks CountyGrant CountyGriggs CountyHettinger CountyKidder CountyLaMoure CountyLogan CountyMcHenry CountyMcIntosh CountyMcKenzie CountyMcLean CountyMercer CountyMorton CountyMountrail CountyNelson CountyOliver CountyPembina CountyPierce CountyRamsey CountyRansom CountyRenville CountyRichland CountyRolette CountySargent CountySheridan CountySioux CountySlope CountyStark CountySteele CountyStutsman CountyTowner CountyTraill CountyWalsh CountyWard CountyWells CountyWilliams County
How to vote in North Dakota in November 2026
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dates below come from the North Dakota election office as of 2026-09-04; confirm on the official page or check your registration and polling place.
- Early voting
- Some counties/communities offer in-person early voting before Election Day at dates and times that vary locally;
- Mail ballot
- return: Must be RECEIVED by the county auditor by the close of polls on Election Day, November 3, 2026, by mail, a secure county drop box, or hand delivery to the county...; no excuse needed
- Election Day hours
- Polls may not open earlier than 7:00 a.m. and must remain open until at least 7:00 p.m., closing no later than 9:00 p.m.; exact local hours are set by the county.
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place with the North Dakota election office's official lookup.
- ID at the polls
- A valid form of ID is required to vote (in place of registration): a North Dakota driver's license or non-driver ID (Regular or Real ID version; digital IDs not accepted), a tribal government-issued ID or tribal letter, or a Long Term Care Certificate for facility residents. The ID (or supplemental documentation) must show your current North Dakota residential address.
North Dakota 2026 Election Questions
When is the North Dakota 2026 primary election?
North Dakota's 2026 state primary was held on June 9, 2026; the general election is November 3, 2026. Check your registration and polling place with your state election office.
When does early voting start in North Dakota for the November 2026 election?
Some counties/communities offer in-person early voting before Election Day at dates and times that vary locally;
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in North Dakota for November 2026?
North Dakota mail ballots: return: Must be RECEIVED by the county auditor by the close of polls on Election Day, November 3, 2026, by mail, a secure county drop box, or hand delivery to the county...; no excuse needed, per the state election office.
Where do I vote in North Dakota in November 2026?
Polling places are assigned by address. Use the North Dakota election office's official lookup at https://vip.sos.nd.gov to find yours; early-voting sites are listed there as well.
Enter an address to narrow statewide, congressional, county, and municipal races.
Voting ResourcesRegistration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.
Election CalendarTrack major 2026 dates and upcoming election milestones.