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Secretary of State North Dakota Press Releases

12 Press Releases
  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

    State Canvassing Board Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results

    The State Canvassing Board certified the 2026 Primary Election results today, making them official for state, judicial, and legislative contests. Election results were submitted by the 53 county canvassing boards, which are responsible for reviewing the …

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  • Published on June 10, 2026 - 05:05 GMT

    20.84% Voter Turnout in Primary Election

    20.84 percent of eligible North Dakotans cast 125,101 ballots during the 2026 Primary Election as reported on election night. Election results will not be official until the state canvassing board meets later this month.Unofficial results as of election …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 23:58 GMT

    Election Officials Monitoring Severe Weather During Election Day

    State and county election officials are closely monitoring forecasted severe weather conditions expected to impact North Dakota during voting at polling locations across the state later today and into the evening. Voting in all locations will proceed as …

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  • Published on June 5, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

    Secretary of State Launches New Election Night Results Website

    BISMARCK, ND – A new elections results website will provide additional features for the public to access June 9 Primary Election results. It has an enhanced user experience with options for filtering and viewing contest results. Secretary of State Michael …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

    Return June Primary Election Absentee Ballots

    BISMARCK, ND – As the June 9 Primary Election approaches, citizens who are voting absentee are encouraged to fill out and return their ballot as soon as possible. Absentee ballots must be received by the county auditor by the close of polls on election day …

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  • Published on May 27, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Don't Overlook the June 9 Primary Election

    Thomas Jefferson said “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” On June 9th North Dakota will conduct its statewide Primary election. If the past is any indication, “the majority who participate” as …

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  • Published on May 14, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

    Constitutional Initiative Related to Funding of School Lunches Approved for November 3, 2026 Ballot

    BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has reviewed petitions submitted to his office on April 9, 2026, by proponents to initiate a constitutional measure on the ballot related to funding of school lunches. A total of 49,338 signatures …

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  • Published on April 23, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

    New Ballot Measure Guide to Be Sent to Voters Ahead of June 9 Primary Election

    BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State will be mailing out a pamphlet with information regarding statewide Measure #1 which will appear on the June 9, 2026, Primary Election ballot. The ballot measure guide will be mailed Friday …

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  • Published on April 9, 2026 - 19:20 GMT

    Constitutional Initiative Submitted to Secretary of State

    BISMARCK, N.D. - Secretary of State Michael Howe announced today that petitions with signatures for the constitutional initiative related to funding of school lunches were submitted by the sponsoring committee to the Office of the Secretary of State for …

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  • Published on March 5, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    North Dakota Has a New "I Voted" Sticker

    Haylee Senger from Bottineau and North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe stand next to the winning "I Voted" sticker, which Senger designed. It will make its debut during the June 9 Primary Election. BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Secretary of …

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  • Published on March 2, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Secretary Howe to Unveil 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Design

    The State of North Dakota provides automatic translation for nd.gov websites, courtesy of Google Translate. Please remember that the English language version is considered the most accurate. In the event of a disagreement or discrepancy between the …

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  • Published on January 5, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Help Decide North Dakota's Next "I Voted" Sticker

    BISMARCK, ND –  North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe wants North Dakotans to help choose our state’s next “I Voted” sticker. Five finalist designs have been selected for the “I Voted – More Than Just a Sticker” contest, and the public can vote for …

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