We may still be months away from election season, but one North Dakota city is already gearing up for what should be a busy summer of voting. Thursday marks the first day that candidates for the upcoming mayoral and City Council elections in Minot can circulate petitions to be on the ballot.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - There’s a number of significant issues and federal positions at stake in the 2026 midterm. The most-watched race in the region will be for Montana’s Senate seat as Senator Steve Daines’ seat is up. Montana also has two house seats up for election, currently held by Troy Downing and Ryan Zinke.

Balazs, of Cando, received the endorsement of North Dakota Republicans for the open U.S. House seat during the 2024 state convention in Fargo. However, the support came after Fedorchak withdrew her name from consideration.

Students eating lunch at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in Fargo on January 22, 2025. Free school meal advocates in North Dakota are calling on the state legislature to prioritize permanent funding to pay for meals.

The North Dakota Wheat Commission has announced upcoming elections for county representatives in the South Central (District 3) and Northeast (District 6) regions. These elections offer local producers a direct voice in how wheat checkoff funds are invested to benefit local producers.

FARGO – At their state convention in December, the League of Women Voters of North Dakota (LWVND) installed new officers and state board members. Elected to a two-year term as state president is Kathy Tweeten of Bismarck. Tweeten has been active with the Bismarck-Mandan chapter and previously served on the state board of directors.