Bismarck elections · State
Secretary of State
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Who is running
2 candidates on the ballot, from North Dakota Secretary of State. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Ryan Braunberger
Democratic-NPL
Ryan Braunberger has represented the Fargo area in the North Dakota Senate since 2023 and is the Democratic-NPL candidate for Secretary of State in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is also described as an insurance agent from Fargo.
Source: North Dakota Monitor, 2026 voter guide, The Ballot Brief, 2026 North Dakota ballot information
No stated positions found yet
Photo: Michael Howe campaign Michael Howe
Republican
Michael Howe is North Dakota’s 15th Secretary of State and the Republican incumbent seeking re-election in 2026. He previously served six years in the state House and was a family farmer in Casselton.
Source: Michael Howe campaign website, North Dakota Monitor, 2026 voter guide
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Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Secretary of State on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the Secretary of State candidates in Bismarck stand on the environment?
Ryan Braunberger (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
His campaign says it will make it easier to start a business and strengthen the economy. (Michael Howe campaign website)
Where do the Secretary of State candidates in Bismarck stand on elections and how government runs?
Ryan Braunberger (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
He says he is running for re-election to preserve and protect election integrity and keep North Dakota a good place to start and grow a business. (Michael Howe campaign website)
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More on the Bismarck ballot
- Attorney GeneralTim Lamb, Drew Wrigley
- Agriculture CommissionerDoug Goehring, Vern Thompson
Public Service CommissionerSheri Haugen-Hoffart, John M Pederson
Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year TermScot Kelsh, Jill Kringstad- Tax CommissionerBrian Kroshus, Mark Nelson
Superintendent of Public Instruction Unexpired 2-Year TermLevi Bachmeier, Tracy Layne Foss
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