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The below dates apply to candidate filing deadlines for appearing on a ballot. For a full listing of election related dates, please refer to the North Dakota Election Calendar.
In addition to these deadlines, candidates must also file campaign finance reports with the Secretary of State by specific dates.
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June 11, 2024 – Primary Election
Candidate Petition and Nomination Timeline
- Earliest day to begin circulating petitions – Monday, January 1, 2024
- Earliest day to file petitions – Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Last day to file petitions or nominations – By 4 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2024
Certificate of Write-In Candidacy Filing Deadlines
- Congressional, Statewide, or Judicial District – By 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Legislative – By 4 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024
November 5, 2024 – General Election
Candidate Petition Timeline
- Earliest day to begin circulating petitions for independent candidates – Friday, April 5, 2024
- Last Day to circulate and file petitions for independent candidates – By 4 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Certificate of Write-In Candidacy Filing Deadlines
- Congressional, Statewide, or Judicial District – By 4 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Legislative – By 4 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2024