Armstrong Casts Early Ballot in Bismarck
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong voted early at the Bismarck Event Center, saying he expects good results for Republicans in the state.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Republican North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong cast his ballot during early voting at the Bismarck Event Center on Monday, marking his vote on a touch-screen machine after presenting identification to a poll worker. Armstrong said he expects good results for Republicans in North Dakota but not necessarily nationally.
Why it matters
Armstrong's early vote and comments come as the state's election approaches and as national projections suggest Democrats could take control of the House while the GOP-led Senate remains a tossup. His campaign activity and endorsements across North Dakota, Wisconsin and Minnesota reflect the stakes for state and federal races.
Armstrong contributed more than $430,000 to Republican candidates and endorsed more than two dozen North Dakota Republican statewide and legislative candidates. Voters will decide Measure 1, which would require a 60% threshold to amend the state constitution, and Measure 2, which would provide free school meals to K-12 students.
The players
Kelly Armstrong
Kelly Armstrong is a Republican governor of North Dakota and a former congressmember who has campaigned in several neighboring states.
The details
Armstrong voted at the Bismarck Event Center with his wife Kjersti, an aide and a security detail member, taking about six minutes to complete the process on a touch-screen machine. He received a 'You Betcha I Voted' sticker afterward and also appeared in a video ad supporting Measure 1 while opposing Measure 2.
Timeline
Early voting took place Monday, November 2, 2026, when Armstrong cast his ballot.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Political Context
Armstrong's support for Measure 1 and opposition to Measure 2 places him against the Democratic and advocacy positions that favor lower thresholds for constitutional amendments and expanded school meal programs. His campaign contributions and endorsements show the Republican effort to hold state offices as the national House majority appears at risk.
Measure 1 would require a 60% voter threshold to amend the state constitution, affecting how future constitutional changes can be adopted in North Dakota. Measure 2 would provide free breakfast and lunch to K-12 students if approved.
The takeaway
Voters should confirm their polling place and deadlines, since absentee ballots must arrive by 7 p.m. Tuesday and polls close at the same time on Election Day.
What happens next
Absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Tuesday, and polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more on Elections coverage for North Dakota races and ballot measures.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Froggy 99.9 KVOX.
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