North Dakota Secretary of State

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Usually the state's chief elections officer: certifies candidates and results and keeps the voter rolls. Also registers businesses and keeps official state records.

Candidates

Ryan Braunberger

Democrat
Moderately left · AI estimate from their own website and Wikipedia article (71% confidence)

Michael HoweIncumbent

Republican
Slightly right · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

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