Primary Elections

North Dakota Primary Elections 2026

Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in North Dakota ahead of the 2026 general election.

June 9, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
March 2026
Filing Deadline
Low — Safely Republican
Competitiveness

Key 2026 Primary Races

U.S. Senate John Hoeven (R) not up until 2028
Governor Kelly Armstrong (R) up 2026
U.S. House ND at-large (Fedorchak) safe Republican

2026 Primary Overview

North Dakota is safely Republican. No major competitive races in 2026. Governor Armstrong is up for re-election in his first term.

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