Lawsuit accuses North Dakota lawmakers of violating constitution with term limits ballot measure

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A ballot measure that would change voter-approved legislative term limits faces a challenge before the North Dakota Supreme Court.

In a lawsuit filed last week, former Minot lawmaker Sen. Oley Larsen and Grand Forks County commissioner Terry Bjerke claim the Legislature violated the state constitution by creating the measure.

Under an amendment passed by voters in 2022, state lawmakers can serve no more than eight years in the House and eight years in the …

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