North Dakota Voters to Weigh in on Two Ballot Measures

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Residents of Valley City, North Dakota will gather on February 26 to learn more about two initiated measures that will appear on the state's upcoming ballots. The measures, if passed, would change the state's constitution related to the initiative petition process and the threshold for approving constitutional amendments.

Why it matters

These ballot measures could significantly impact the ability of North Dakota citizens to directly shape the state's laws and constitution through the initiative process. Opponents argue the measures would make it harder for residents to drive future changes through ballot initiatives.

The details

The first measure, Constitutional Measure 1, would require that any initiative petition proposing a constitutional amendment be limited to a single subject. The second measure, Constitutional Measure 2, would raise the threshold for approving a constitutional amendment from a simple majority to 60 percent. A community presentation and town hall hosted by What in the World, the Barnes County Museum, and the Dakota Resource Council will provide voters an opportunity to learn more about how these measures could affect the state.

• The community meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 pm.
• Constitutional Measure 1 will appear on the primary election ballot.
• Constitutional Measure 2 will appear on the general election ballot.

What’s next

Voters in North Dakota will have the opportunity to cast their ballots on Constitutional Measure 1 during the primary election and Constitutional Measure 2 during the general election.