Ryan Braunberger

Background

Braunberger is a North Dakota state senator representing District 10 and a candidate for Secretary of State in 2026. He has a background in social work and grew up in Christine, according to coverage of the 2026 candidate forum.

Sources: Wahpeton Daily News, North Dakota Monitor

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Elections

  He said he would run the office in a nonpartisan manner and defend North Dakota’s authority over its elections. He also said he would order a public audit of the most recent election and protect voting by mail.

  Wahpeton Daily News, Oct. 23, 2026 candidate forum coverage

• Mail voting

  He said North Dakota’s mail-ballot system is secure, describing signature verification and county review when signatures do not match. He identified possible U.S. Postal Service delivery delays as a concern for mail voting.

  North Dakota Monitor, July 22, 2026