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North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe unveiled the state’s new voting sticker today during the North Dakota County Auditors Elections Conference at the Heritage Center in Bismarck. Haylee Senger from Bottineau submitted the winning “You Betcha I Voted” sticker design which will make its debut at the polls during the 2026 Primary Election on June 9. 

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe will unveil the winning design of the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest on Thursday, March 5, 2026 during the North Dakota Auditors Elections Conference. 

The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State will be presenting a demonstration of the State’s new Campaign Finance Reporting System and Statement of Interests system. This event will provide an in-depth look at the systems’ public search features, which provide transparency and ease of use for all stakeholders involved and interested in campaign finance reporting.

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe wants North Dakotans to help choose our state’s next “I Voted” sticker. Five finalist designs have been selected for the “I Voted – More Than Just a Sticker” contest, and the public can vote for their favorite by going to  sos.nd.gov/stickervote. Voting is open through January 23.

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe announced a major upgrade to North Dakota’s Campaign Finance System and launched a new Statement of Interests System on January 1, 2026. These innovative systems will enhance transparency and streamline the reporting process for candidates and office holders.

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has approved the format of a petition to initiate a constitutional measure on the ballot related to funding of school lunches. Proponents now have until December 23, 2026, one year after notice of approval, to collect signatures and submit them to the Office of the Secretary of State for review.

Secretary of State Michael Howe announced today that a proposed petition to initiate a constitutional measure was submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for review and approval to circulate. The proposed constitutional initiative relates to funding of school lunches.

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.

The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State has reviewed petitions submitted by proponents on October 20, 2025, to initiate a special election for one District 42 House seat. A total of 726 signatures were submitted. A total of 612 signatures were accepted, 44 signatures short of the required threshold of 656 signatures.

Do you have an idea for what North Dakota’s official “I Voted” sticker should look like? Submit your design by November 15!