The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

North Dakota Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

North Dakota voters will decide 2 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

North Dakota measures currently pass with a simple majority. Constitutional Measure 1 on this ballot would raise that to 60% for future amendments.

Constitutional Measure 1: 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Require constitutional amendments to receive a 60% supermajority vote to be adopted

A yes vote

Supports requiring a 60% supermajority of voters to adopt constitutional amendments.

A no vote

Keeps the current simple-majority requirement.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Constitutional Measure 2: Require Schools to Provide Free Meals to Students Initiative

Initiated constitutional amendment

Require public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students

A yes vote

Supports requiring public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students.

A no vote

Keeps current law, which does not require schools to provide free meals to all students.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.