North Dakota’s historically low voter turnout attributed to lack of competitive races

By: Jack Dura

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 960

Last Updated: 5 days ago

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Voter turnout in North Dakota’s general election sagged to a low point of just under 40%, a dismal showing political observers connect to uninspiring races, voters’ busy lives and enough political fatigue for some to sit this one out.

About 39.8% of eligible voters cast ballots, the lowest general election turnout in the last 50 years, according to Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office.

“There’s no sugar-coating it: 40% turnout is not …

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