Question 1

Who should I vote for in North Dakota in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 8 North Dakota races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in North Dakota Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Drew Wrigley has the strongest record in the North Dakota attorney general race. Drew Wrigley scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Drew Wrigley's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tim Lamb (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in North Dakota Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Braunberger has the strongest record in the North Dakota secretary of state race. Ryan Braunberger scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Michael Howe at 59, as of October 6, 2026. Ryan Braunberger's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Michael Howe's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner?

Accepted Answer

Doug Goehring has the strongest record in the North Dakota agriculture commissioner race. Doug Goehring scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Doug Goehring's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Vern Thompson (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in North Dakota Public Service Commissioner?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the North Dakota public service commissioner race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Sheri Haugen-Hoffart (7 of 15 criteria) and John Pederson (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in North Dakota Public Service Commissioner (Unexpired 2-Year Term)?

Accepted Answer

Jill Kringstad has the strongest record in the North Dakota public service commissioner (unexpired 2-year term) race. Jill Kringstad scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Jill Kringstad's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Scot Kelsh (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in North Dakota Tax Commissioner?

Accepted Answer

Brian Kroshus has the strongest record in the North Dakota tax commissioner race. Brian Kroshus scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Brian Kroshus's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mark Nelson (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction (Unexpired 2-Year Term)?

Accepted Answer

Levi Bachmeier has the strongest record in the North Dakota superintendent of public instruction (unexpired 2-year term) race. Levi Bachmeier scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Levi Bachmeier's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tracy Foss (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in ND-AL?

Accepted Answer

Julie Fedorchak has the strongest record in North Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. Julie Fedorchak scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Trygve Hammer at 59, as of October 6, 2026. Julie Fedorchak's highest marks are roots in the constituency and courage. Trygve Hammer's highest marks are accountability and communication. Helene Neville (6 of 15 criteria) and Charles Tuttle (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in North Dakota?

Attorney General of North Dakota

Secretary of State of North Dakota

Agriculture Commissioner of North Dakota

Public Service Commissioner of North Dakota

Public Service Commissioner (Unexpired 2-Year Term) of North Dakota

Tax Commissioner of North Dakota

Superintendent of Public Instruction (Unexpired 2-Year Term) of North Dakota

U.S. House, North Dakota At-Large Congressional District