Stark County, North Dakota

North Dakota Senate District 37

One candidate is tracked for North Dakota Senate District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dean Rummel. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dean Rummel (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota Senate District 37; unopposed candidates still appear on North Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Dean Rummel is the sitting member, per the Legislative Assembly's members-by-district roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 9, 2026 primary, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Dean Rummel, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Dean Rummel

R Incumbent

Top priorities

Property tax relief, including a $1,600 credit for primary residents
Balanced budgets and fiscal accountability
Supporting North Dakota's energy and agriculture sectors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rummel spent nearly 40 years at TMI Systems Design, rising from staff accountant to president and chief operating officer before retiring in 2017, per the campaign site. Rummel is a lifelong Dickinson resident who previously served on and led the Dickinson School Board, per the campaign site. Rummel currently serves as a North Dakota state senator and vice chair of the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Dakota Senate District 37 in 2026?

When is the North Dakota Senate District 37 election in North Dakota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Dakota are on the North Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Stark County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Stark County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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North Dakota House District 37 North Dakota House District 39 Stark County Auditor/Treasurer See all 9 Stark County races

Candidate profiles

Dean Rummel, full profile Official North Dakota election office