Dems, secretary of state disagree on process to replace candidate after lawmaker’s death

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 830

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Democratic-NPL Party holds all three seats in a south Fargo legislative district but may only have two candidates on the November ballot.

The party chose not to follow guidance from the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office on how to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Rep. Liz Conmy in April.

Some Democratic-NPL Party leaders say the law is unclear and they disagree with state election officials on the procedure for …

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