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Bismarck-Mandan voters head to polls November 3 for statewide measures and local races

Updated Oct 30, 2:37 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

What the primary sources show

Early voting for Burleigh County was held at the Bismarck Event Center on October 22, 2026. [Bismarck Source]
One statewide ballot measure asks voters whether to guarantee free school meals for all students, with supporters and opponents debating its potential costs. [Bismarck Source]
Another statewide ballot measure would require at least 60 percent approval for future amendments to the state constitution. [Bismarck Source]
State level races include contests for Public Service Commission, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Agriculture Commissioner, and Congress. [Bismarck Source]
Local legislative races in districts 7, 31, 35, and 47 feature candidates debating school meals, government spending, worker attraction, health care, and child care. [Bismarck Source]

What is the estimated cost of the proposed free school meals program?
Which polling locations will be available on Election Day in Bismarck and Mandan?
Are there any city or county ballot measures being decided alongside the state and legislative races?

Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune presents a voter guide to help Bismarck-Mandan residents prepare for the polls. Read it → · Paywall
Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source provides detailed ballot information including statewide measures, state level races, and local legislative contests with specific candidate positions on key issues. Read it →

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