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The below dates apply to candidate filing deadlines for appearing on a ballot. For a full listing of election related dates, including candidate filing deadlines, please refer to the North Dakota Election & Candidate Filing guide.
In addition to these deadlines, candidates must also file campaign finance reports with the Secretary of State by specific dates.
View Campaign Finance Disclosure Calendar
June 9, 2026 – Primary Election
Candidate Petition and Nomination Timeline
- Earliest day to begin circulating petitions – Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Earliest day to file petitions – Friday, January 2, 2026
- Last day to file petitions or nominations – By 4 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026
Certificate of Write-In Candidacy Filing Deadlines
- Congressional, Statewide, Legislative, or Judicial District – By 4 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2026
November 3, 2026 – General Election
Candidate Petition Timeline
- Earliest day to begin circulating petitions for independent candidates – Friday, April 3, 2026
- Last Day to circulate and file petitions for independent candidates – By 4 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2026
Certificate of Write-In Candidacy Filing Deadlines
- Congressional, Statewide, Legislative, or Judicial District – By 4 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026
