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In the November 2026 General Election, school bond measures in Bismarck and Surrey failed because they require 60% of the vote to pass
39.8 percent of eligible North Dakota voters cast 239,057 ballots during the 2026 General Election as reported on election night, marking the lowest voter turnout in a general election in North Dakota in the last 50 years. The previous low of 43 percent was set in the 2022 General Election.
The Office of the Secretary of State reports that as of 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, 195,000 voters have cast ballots for the 2026 General Election. This is a 32% voter turnout.
The Office of the Secretary of State reports that as of 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, 162,000 voters have cast ballots for the 2026 General Election. This is a 27% voter turnout.
The Office of the Secretary of State reports that as of 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, 128,000 voters have cast ballots for the 2026 General Election. This is 21% voter turnout.
North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe today awarded the 2026 Election Hero Award to Linda Chadduck of Jamestown, North Dakota.
The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State has sent a mailing with information about statewide measures that will be on the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election ballot. The ballot measure guide was mailed Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, to the households of 450,000 active North Dakota voters. An active voter is a person who has voted in a North Dakota election in the last four years. The ballot measure guide will also be posted at all voting locations and on the North Dakota Secretary of State website.
The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State has completed the post-election audit report for the 2026 Primary Election.
Post-election audits are a key element in ensuring the integrity of elections and maintaining public trust. North Dakota’s decision to complete post-election audits highlights its proactive approach to addressing concerns about election transparency and accuracy. North Dakota audits are designed to determine if tabulation methods are working correctly and counting votes accurately. Additionally, this post-election audit validates election outcomes and identifies potential areas of improvement in election administration.
North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is accepting nominations for the 2026 North Dakota Election Hero Award. This honor celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, policymakers, and other individuals and groups who support the administration of North Dakota’s elections.
The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State is recognizing Poll Worker Recruitment Day on August 11, 2026, by encouraging citizens to volunteer as election poll workers for the upcoming November General Election. It’s an opportunity for North Dakotans to learn more about the election process while ensuring polling locations are open for friends and neighbors in their community.