BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe today awarded the 2025 Election Hero Award to District 27 Senator Kristin Roers of Fargo. Senator Roers received this award in recognition of her outstanding service to North Dakota citizens, notably for her support of their elections.
“North Dakota elections are safe, secure, accurate, and timely because of the laws our legislature has put in place,” says Secretary Howe. “Senator Roers has provided support for our elections, not just as a legislator, but also by serving firsthand as an election worker, making her deserving of the Election Hero Award.”
McKenzie County Auditor Erica Johnsrud nominated Roers for the award, detailing how she supports and upholds the integrity of elections.
“Senator Roers has served as a North Dakota election official at every level and in every capacity. In addition to her election worker duties, Senator Roers has been a constant and steadfast supporter of State and Local Election Officials in her role as a Legislator,” said Johnsrud. “Senator Roers is an election champion for the State of North Dakota and is willing to have the conversations to ensure North Dakota elections remain the best and most secure in the Nation, ensuring every qualified citizen is able to cast their ballot and have their voice heard, no matter the final outcome of any given race or question.”
Roers has served in the North Dakota Senate since 2019. She chairs the standing State and Local Government Committee, which includes elections, and also serves on the Human Services Committee.
The awarding of this year’s North Dakota Election Hero Award is taking place on National Election Hero Day (November 3, 2025), which celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, state leaders, and the many people who work to provide safe, secure, and accessible elections.
This is the third year the award has been presented in North Dakota. The North Dakota County Auditors Association received the 2024 award, and Kari Phillips of Langdon received the award in 2023.
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