What North Dakotans need to know before Tuesday’s primary

By: Jacob Orledge

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 1,228

Last Updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago


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Dozens of contested legislative races, the fate of two challengers dissatisfied with the Public Service Commission and a ballot measure will be determined by North Dakota’s primary on Tuesday.

It is an unusual election year in North Dakota. Neither the governor, nor the two U.S. senators will be on the ballot for the first time since 2014.

The statewide offices to be determined are attorney general, secretary of state, agriculture commissioner, superintendent …