North Dakota · 2026

Most contested votes in the North Dakota Legislature

Roll calls from the last 12 months, ranked by how close the vote was and how far apart the parties voted. How we rank

• A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to offering school breakfast and lunch at no cost and the school meals fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

  North Dakota Senate · Failed 22–24 · Yes 22 · No 24 · Jan 23, 2026

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• A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

  North Dakota Senate · Failed 15–32 · Yes 14 · No 32 · Sep 3, 2026

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• A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.9, section 57-20-09, and subsection 1 of section 57-55-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the order of application of the primary residence credit and discount for early payment of tax; and to provide an effective date.

  North Dakota Senate · Passed 27–20 · Yes 26 · No 20 · Sep 3, 2026

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• AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the state historical society for the North Dakota military museum project; to amend and reenact section 55-01-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to jurisdiction of the heritage center; to repeal subsection 3 of section 6 of chapter 17 of the 2025 Session Laws, relating to a donation pledge requirement to access funding from the strategic investment and improvements fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to authorize a line of credit; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.

  North Dakota Senate · Passed 39–8 · Yes 39 · No 7 · Sep 3, 2026

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• AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.9, section 57-20-09, and subsection 1 of section 57-55-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to application of the primary residence credit and discount for early payment of tax; and to provide an effective date.

  North Dakota Senate · Passed 40–6 · Yes 40 · No 6 · Jan 23, 2026

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State legislative races

Seats up on November 3: 24 State Senate, 48 State House. We list the candidates for each, without in-depth research, and don’t yet have their results. Enter your address on the ballot page to see yours.

Secretary of State

• Secretary of State of North Dakota

  Statewide — all of North Dakota

  Michael Howe, projected winner

  • Michael HoweRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
  • Ryan BraunbergerD

Attorney General

• Attorney General of North Dakota

  Statewide — all of North Dakota

  Drew Wrigley, projected winner

  • Drew WrigleyRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
  • Timothy LambD

U.S. House

• U.S. House · North Dakota At-Large

  Statewide, North Dakota (single at-large district).

  Julie Fedorchak, projected winner

  • Julie FedorchakRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
  • Trygve HammerD
  • Helene NevilleIND
  • Charles TuttleIND

Ballot measure

• Constitutional Measure 1: 60% Vote Required to Approve Constitutional Amendments (HCR 3003)

  Statewide — all of North Dakota

  Rejected
• Initiated Constitutional Measure 2: Free School Breakfast and Lunch

  Statewide — all of North Dakota

  Rejected