Williams County, North Dakota

North Dakota Senate District 1

One candidate is tracked for North Dakota Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Bekkedahl. Candidate information follows official Williams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brad Bekkedahl (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota Senate District 1; unopposed candidates still appear on North Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Brad Bekkedahl 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, Brad Bekkedahl, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brad Bekkedahl

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Biography

Brad Bekkedahl is the Republican incumbent for North Dakota Senate District 1. Bekkedahl is a dentist in Williston, per the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Bekkedahl holds degrees from the University of Jamestown, the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves and the North Dakota National Guard, retiring as a colonel, per the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Bekkedahl has also served on the Williston Park Board and as Williston City Finance Commissioner. Bekkedahl was first elected to the Senate in 2015 and serves as President Pro Tempore. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Dakota Senate District 1 in 2026?

When is the North Dakota Senate District 1 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.

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Candidate roster from official Williams County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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North Dakota House District 1 North Dakota House District 23 North Dakota District Court, Northwest Judicial District, Judgeship No. 2 See all 14 Williams County races

Candidate profiles

Brad Bekkedahl, full profile Official North Dakota election office