North Dakota Group Holds Meetings to Educate Voters on Ballot Measures

The North Dakota Watchdog Network is urging residents to vote no on three upcoming ballot initiatives.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:20pm

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The North Dakota Watchdog Network is organizing a campaign to educate voters about three ballot measures that will be presented to North Dakota voters this year. The first two measures would require citizen-initiated ballot measures to have a super majority to pass and restrict constitutional initiatives to a single subject. The third measure would alter the term limits amendment that was approved by voters in 2022. The group says these measures curtail voters' voices and they will be holding an event on April 11 in Valley City to discuss the issues.

Why it matters

These ballot measures, if passed, could significantly change the initiative process in North Dakota, making it more difficult for citizens to directly enact laws and constitutional amendments through the ballot. This raises concerns about preserving voter rights and the democratic process in the state.

The details

The North Dakota Watchdog Network is organizing events across the state to educate voters about three upcoming ballot measures. The first two measures would require a super majority for citizen-initiated ballot measures to pass and restrict constitutional initiatives to a single subject. The third measure would alter the term limits amendment approved by voters in 2022. The group argues these measures would curtail voters' voices and they will be holding an event on April 11 in Valley City to discuss the issues with residents.

  • The single-subject measure will be put before voters this June.
  • The super majority and term limit measures will be on the November ballot.

The players

North Dakota Watchdog Network

A group organizing a campaign to educate North Dakota voters about three upcoming ballot measures that they say would curtail voters' voices.

Dustin Gawrylow

A representative of the North Dakota Watchdog Network who says the group is using these ballot measures as an 'entry point to get discussion going' about the 'turmoil in the Republican party and in the country in general.'

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What they’re saying

“We kind of use this as an entry point to get discussion going. And as we're seeing all this turmoil in the Republican party, and in the country in general, I think the more opportunities that people have to get together and talk face to face, the better off we all are.”

— Dustin Gawrylow, Representative, North Dakota Watchdog Network

What’s next

The North Dakota Watchdog Network will be holding an event on April 11 in Valley City to educate voters about the three ballot measures.

The takeaway

These ballot measures in North Dakota could significantly impact the initiative process, making it more difficult for citizens to directly enact laws and constitutional amendments. The North Dakota Watchdog Network is working to raise awareness and encourage voters to reject the measures, arguing they curtail voter rights and democratic participation.