🏛️ Structure of North Dakota State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Doug Burgum).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Commissioner of Insurance.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
North Dakota Legislative Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (94 members) and the Senate (47 members).
North Dakota House of Representatives Website
North Dakota State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the North Dakota Supreme Court, with the District Courts and Municipal Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
North Dakota Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees election administration and candidate filings. Note: North Dakota does not require voter registration.
Voting Info
Elections & Voting Info
North Dakota Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in North Dakota
Energy Policy and Fossil Fuels vs. Renewable Energy
Agriculture and Water Resource Management
Infrastructure Development in Rural Areas
Access to Healthcare, Including Mental Health Services
Education Funding and Rural School Support
Workforce Development and Economic Diversification
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of North Dakota: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
Dakota Resource Council: Advocates for agriculture, energy, and environmental sustainability.
North Dakota United: Focused on public education and workforce advocacy.
📰 Stay Informed
The Bismarck Tribune: Covers statewide politics and government.
InForum: Offers in-depth reporting on North Dakota issues.
North Dakota News Cooperative: Nonprofit newsroom covering local and state issues.
📚 Educational Resources
North Dakota State Archives: Provides access to government and historical records.
North Dakota State Archives Website
BallotPedia North Dakota: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia North Dakota
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.