Candidate

Elected Positions in North Dakota

The Secretary of State is the filing officer for federal, statewide, legislative, and judicial contests. Candidates for office must be a qualified elector of the State of North Dakota, and reside in the district, county, or city in which they seek office.

Election Day Conduct

• Individuals may not attempt to persuade any voter for or against a candidate, political party, or ballot issue within 100 feet of a polling place while open for voting. 
   
• Political badges, buttons, insignias, or other items may not be worn within 100 feet from the entrance of a polling place or in the polling place while it is open for voting.