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North Dakota House District 18 race preview

Elections and voting

Republican incumbents Nels Christianson and Steve Vetter are running in the contested District 18 general election.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskOct 5, 2026

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Two incumbents listed in North Dakota House District 3 race

Elections and voting

Republicans Jeff Hoverson and Lori VanWinkle are the listed candidates for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskOct 3, 2026

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Meier, Heinert in North Dakota House District 32 race

Elections and voting

Republican incumbents Lisa Meier and Pat Heinert are running in the contested District 32 House election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskOct 2, 2026

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North Dakota Measure 1 would set 60% amendment threshold

Elections and voting

The November measure asks voters whether future state constitutional amendments should need at least 60% approval.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents run in House District 1

Elections and voting

David Richter and Patrick Hatlestad, both Republican incumbents, are running in North Dakota’s contested House District 1 race.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 30, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents run in House District 42

Elections and voting

Doug Osowski and Dustin McNally, both Republican incumbents, are running in North Dakota House District 42 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 29, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents run in House District 6

Elections and voting

Dan Vollmer and Dick Anderson, both Republican incumbents, are running in North Dakota’s District 6 general election.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 28, 2026

News · ND

North Dakota’s 2026 election: Key races and voting history

Elections and voting

Voters will choose a U.S. House member, secretary of state and attorney general in North Dakota’s Nov. 3 election.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 26, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents in District 16 House race

Elections and voting

Ben Koppelman and Andrew Marschall are running in North Dakota’s contested District 16 State House election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 26, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents run in House District 34

Elections and voting

Todd Porter and Nathan Toman, both Republican incumbents, are candidates in North Dakota’s contested 2026 House District 34 race.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

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Wrigley announces F5 Project self-lending settlement

Elections and voting

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced an agreement with F5 Project leaders tied to a self-lending investigation.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 24, 2026

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Armstrong announces North Dakota workforce consolidation

Elections and voting

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced a workforce consolidation and addressed caller concerns during a WDAY Radio appearance.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 24, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents run in House District 41

Elections and voting

Jorin Johnson and Karen Grindberg are running in the contested District 41 State House election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 22, 2026

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North Dakota House District 27 race preview

Elections and voting

Republican incumbents T.J. Brown and Greg Stemen are running in the contested District 27 State House election.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 21, 2026

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Dem-NPL names Burdick Dinner keynote speaker and honorees

Foreign policy

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester will headline the Oct. 10 event in Fargo, where four people will receive awards from the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 20, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents run in North Dakota House District 36

Elections and voting

Ty Dressler and Dori Hauck, both Republican incumbents, are running in the contested District 36 general election.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 20, 2026

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North Dakota voter guide released for November 3

Elections and voting

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has released a free, nonpartisan guide ahead of the November 3 general election.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 19, 2026

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Fisher and Louser run in North Dakota House District 5

Elections and voting

Republican incumbents Jay Fisher and Scott Louser are running in the contested District 5 race in North Dakota’s 2026 general election.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 18, 2026

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Howe says North Dakota needed a voice in mail ballot case

Elections and voting

The Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-voting restrictions before November, a result welcomed by North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 18, 2026

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2026 North Dakota State House District 30 race preview

Elections and voting

Republican incumbents Glenn Bosch and Mike Nathe are running in the contested District 30 State House race on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 17, 2026

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Two Republican incumbents run in District 15 House race

Elections and voting

Donna Henderson and Kathy Frelich, both Republican incumbents, are running in North Dakota’s contested District 15 State House race.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 16, 2026

Explainer · ND

Voter guide: North Dakota 2026 general election

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for reviewing the ballot, confirming election dates and preparing to vote in North Dakota in 2026.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 4, 2026

Explainer · ND

North Dakota 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

North Dakota voters should confirm election deadlines, review their ballot and make a voting plan before the 2026 general election.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 3, 2026

Explainer · ND

North Dakota 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

North Dakota voters should confirm election dates, ballot contents and voting requirements with state election officials before casting a ballot.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 2, 2026

Candidate profile · ND

Gavin Solomon: 2026 North Dakota U.S. Senate profile

Elections and voting

Republican Gavin Solomon is running for U.S. Senate in North Dakota, with no biography, policy positions or financial totals on file.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · ND

Candidate profile: Alex Balazs

Elections and voting

Republican Alex Balazs is among eight candidates listed in North Dakota’s 2026 U.S. House general election.

The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskAug 31, 2026

Candidate profile · ND

Candidate profile: Trygve Hammer

Elections and voting

Trygve Hammer is a Democrat in the contested North Dakota U.S. House election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskAug 30, 2026

Candidate profile · ND

Candidate profile: Mason Vicent Cysewski

Elections and voting

Democrat Mason Vicent Cysewski is running in North Dakota’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. House.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskAug 26, 2026

Candidate profile · ND

Candidate profile: Vern Thompson

Elections and voting

Vern Thompson is a Democrat running in the contested 2026 election for North Dakota’s U.S. House seat.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskAug 24, 2026