These are the general-election candidates on North Dakota's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the North Dakota 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Attorney General
Drew Wrigley RepublicanIncumbent
Tim Lamb Democratic
Commissioner of Agriculture
Doug Goehring RepublicanIncumbent
Vern Thompson Democratic
Tax Commissioner
Brian Kroshus RepublicanIncumbent
Mark Nelson Democratic
Secretary of State
Michael Howe RepublicanIncumbent
Ryan Braunberger Democratic
Public Service Commissioner 1 Special
Scot Kelsh Democratic
Jill Kringstad Republican
Superintendent of Public Instruction Special
Levi Bachmeier Nonpartisan
Tracy Foss Nonpartisan
Public Service Commissioner 3
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart RepublicanIncumbent
John Pederson Democratic
U.S. House, At-Large
Julie Fedorchak RepublicanIncumbent
Trygve Hammer Democratic
Helene Neville Independent
Charles Tuttle Independent
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Also on the North Dakota ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, North Dakota voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in North Dakota
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in North Dakota are open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM CST (MST in parts of the state). Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in North Dakota in 2026?
the offices listed above. Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in North Dakota on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in North Dakota are open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM CST (MST in parts of the state).
When is the North Dakota election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: North Dakota 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.