Michael Howe

Republican · Candidate for North Dakota Secretary of State · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Slightly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the North Dakota House, 2017–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: moderately right.

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What party is Michael Howe?
Michael Howe is running as a Republican.
Is Michael Howe the incumbent?
Yes. Michael Howe currently holds this office.
Who is Michael Howe running against?
Ryan Braunberger, for North Dakota Secretary of State.
Is Michael Howe liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Michael Howe is slightly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Michael Howe?
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