Here you will find news releases and the latest news featuring the Office of the Secretary of State.
Be sure to follow us on our social channels.
Media Information
Media Contact: Misty Curn, Strategic Communications Director
2026 North Dakota General Election Media Information (updated August 11, 2026)
2026 North Dakota General Election Absentee/Vote By Mail and Early Voting Numbers - Please note that these are not election results. General Election unofficial results will begin posting at 8 p.m. CST – November 3, 2026
Recent News
View All News
The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State has completed the post-election audit report for the 2026 Primary Election.
Post-election audits are a key element in ensuring the integrity of elections and maintaining public trust. North Dakota’s decision to complete post-election audits highlights its proactive approach to addressing concerns about election transparency and accuracy. North Dakota audits are designed to determine if tabulation methods are working correctly and counting votes accurately. Additionally, this post-election audit validates election outcomes and identifies potential areas of improvement in election administration.
North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is accepting nominations for the 2026 North Dakota Election Hero Award. This honor celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, policymakers, and other individuals and groups who support the administration of North Dakota’s elections.
The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State is recognizing Poll Worker Recruitment Day on August 11, 2026, by encouraging citizens to volunteer as election poll workers for the upcoming November General Election. It’s an opportunity for North Dakotans to learn more about the election process while ensuring polling locations are open for friends and neighbors in their community.
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 election results from each precinct within their county. In addition to reviewing election results for all contests on the ballot, county canvassing boards are required to certify their county contests 13 days after election day