North Dakota's Legislature has approved a 2026 ballot measure for voters to change term limits they approved in 2022.

A voter fills out a ballot at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A resolution to change North Dakota’s term limits law failed in the House on a narrow 46-43 vote Tuesday,

Minot Mayor Tom Ross resigned Tuesday, the same day an investigative report was made public that found Ross sent a video of himself masturbating to City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim in January. He sent the video minutes after the two had a telephone call discussing a police officer’s suicide.

The North Dakota Senate passed a bill on Friday clarifying when term limits passed by voters in 2022 officially went into effect.

It could soon be tougher to start a recall election against local politicians. Members of the North Dakota House passed Senate Bill 2269, increasing the number of sponsors needed from five to 15 and the signature threshold from 25% to 35%.

Bismarck, introduces a floor amendment on false political advertisements on March 19, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) —A bill that expands North Dakota law against false political advertisements via social media,

The two parties have gathered in the districts to hold elections for new chairs, vice chairs and other regional officers.

The canvassing board confirmed Commissioner Jason Fridrich’s victory, closing a months-long recall effort fueled by disputes over oaths of office and city governance.

Following flooding that damaged and destroyed homes in McCook Lake, last June, there was a call for change in North Sioux City. That led to a petition drive in August and September calling for a vote to change the city’s form of government from an aldermanic city council with a mayor and an 8-member council, to a mayor and four commissioners.

"Public disdain for a ruling in a North Dakota DUI case is an echo of the assault on the judicial branch taking place at the national level," Rob Port writes.

The special city election is scheduled for April 29. All wards and voters will vote at Wahpeton City Hall located at 1900 4th Street North. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.