Deputy Secretary of State Sandy McMerty testifies to a legislative committee on Jan. 23, 2025. (Photo by /North Dakota Monitor)

Voters will decide races at every level of government in North Dakota during the 2026 election cycle. Prospective candidates for office could begin circulating petitions on Jan. 1. Completed candidate petitions must be returned by 4 p.

GRANDIN, N.D. — A Cass County farmer has announced his campaign for the North Dakota Legislature. Ross Lockhart, a Democrat from Grandin, said Wednesday, Jan. 7, that he will seek to represent District 45 in the North Dakota House. The district covers northeast Cass County, including parts of north Fargo and West Fargo.

U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak speaks to delegates during the 2024 NDGOP convention in Fargo on April 6, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.

The power struggle within the NDGOP between Republican candidates and party leaders who want more control over those candidates could make its way into the courts.

GRAND FORKS — Three incumbent Republican lawmakers from northeast North Dakota have jointly announced their re-election plans.

North Dakotans can vote for their favorite “I Voted” sticker from the five finalists selected by the Secretary of State’s Office. (Images courtesy of the Secretary of State’s Office) The public can vote for their favorite at sos.nd.gov/stickervote through Jan. 23.

Corn growers in Stutsman County are being urged to participate in the election of a county representative for the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. All corn growers have a definite interest in the membership of the council and are encouraged to participate in the election.

BISMARCK - Growers of dry peas, lentils, lupins, fava beans, and chickpeas in Stutsman County are being urged to participate in the election of a county representative for the North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council.