Voting FAQs

Explore plain-English answers to common questions about ballot measures, direct democracy, and the rules that shape how voters make decisions.

How many signatures are needed to place a measure on the North Dakota ballot?

For 2026, the requirement is 15,582 valid signatures for a citizen-initiated statute or veto referendum (2% of the state's population), and 31,164 signatures for a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment (4%). Signatures must be submitted at least 120 days before the election, and petitions may only circulate for one year.