A resolution advanced by the North Dakota House on Wednesday seeks to raise the voter-approval threshold for ballot measures that would amend the state constitution. But even if the state Senate supports the measure,

The chamber moved to increase the voter approval required to change the state constitution from a simple majority to 60%. Voters would need to approve the change in the 2026 general election.

Legislation in Bismarck would stop communities like Fargo from using ranked-choice or approval voting, and it's a good idea. Where you live shouldn't impact how your vote counts.

In 2018, voters approved an amendment to the North Dakota Constitution that includes a mandate giving the Legislature three years to pass campaign finance laws similar to what House Bill 1286 proposes.

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe testified in opposition to the bill. He said it would cause voter confusion and estimated the state would need a minimum of $500,000 to sustain a statewide voter awareness campaign to educate North Dakotan voters on the change in their voting requirements.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KUMV) - The North Dakota House approved a bill that would provide language as to when term limits would take effect. In a 64-28 vote, the bill will move on to the Senate, stating that term limits would start when someone is appointed or elected on or after the 2022 election.

House Bill 1287 would require all voters to register either ahead of an election or on the day of an election. North Dakota is the only state without voter registration.

The bill would force counties to hold an election if their county commissions adopted a resolution to reclassify an elected county auditor as an appointed position.

The North Dakota Legislature will decide if the state's beef producers will get to vote for checkoff board members under two bills. An unrelated bill would double brand registration fees in the state.

And in Bismarck, city leaders “are probably supportive of a cap,” mayor says, but might prefer a bit more leeway to account for inflation

Speakers included District 36 Representative Ty Dressler, District 37 Senator Dean Rummel, District 39 Representative Keith Kempenich and Senator Brad Bekkedahl. Bekkedahl currently serves as President Pro Tempore and chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee during the 69th Legislative Assembly.

Legislators heard a trio of bills on Thursday that could change the way elections operate in North Dakota. While all three bills require further work before advancing out of committee, they offer ...