Constitutional Measure No. 1

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LIBERAL

BALLOT LANGUAGE

This constitutional measure would amend and reenact section 9 of article III and section 16 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota. The proposed amendment would require constitutional amendments submitted to the electors, by resolution adopted by the legislative assembly proposing a constitutional amendment and each initiative petition and measure proposing a constitutional amendment, to receive an affirmative vote of at least sixty percent of those voting on the question for enactment.  

The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is none. 

Yes – Means you approve the measure as summarized above.  

No – Means you reject the measure as summarized above. 

WHAT IT MEANS

Yes

A “Yes” vote would amend the North Dakota Constitution to require a sixty percent majority vote to pass a constitutional amendment. 

No

A “No” vote would keep the current language of the North Dakota Constitution which requires a simple majority vote to pass a constitutional amendment.

ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST

Yes

"Our constitution is the foundation of North Dakota's government, and changes to it should reflect broad, lasting consensus among the people of this state. Measure 1 keeps the initiative process open to every North Dakotan. It simply asks that a constitutional amendment earn support from a clear majority of voters, not a narrow margin in a single low-turnout election. Out-of-state groups can bring resources to a North Dakota ballot campaign that local organizations simply can't match. Our members and rural communities have seen campaigns that don't reflect their values, and they often lack the means to respond. Policy belongs in statute, where it can be debated and adjusted. Measure 1 helps ensure that changes to our constitution have broad support from North Dakota voters before they’re adopted." - Val Wagner, President, North Dakota Farm Bureau   

No

"We all want the freedom to make decisions that affect our lives. Ballot measures give us the freedom to participate directly in deciding what happens in North Dakota. But Measure 1 would end that, taking away our freedom.  

We should never vote to give up our own power and hand it over to politicians and special interests. But this amendment would make it nearly impossible for citizens to pass ballot measures, taking away our power to pass laws - giving politicians and special interests all the power." - Protect the North Dakota Constitution   

ENDORSEMENTS

Yes

Americans for Tax Reform (Conservative)

North Dakota Farm Bureau (Other)

North Dakota Right to Life (Conservative)

Janne Myrdal (Other)

David Hogue (Other)

No

National Education Association (Liberal)

Justice Opportunity Liberty Politico JOLPOL (Liberal)

Fairness Project (Liberal)

League of Women Voters of North Dakota (Liberal)

North Dakota Watchdog Network (Other)

FINANCIAL BACKING

The following information provides insight into the money being spent to pass or defeat the ballot measure.

Yes

NORTH DAKOTA CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURE 1, 60% VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS MEASURE (2026)

This question is on the ballot in North Dakota as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 3, 2026. As of October 29, 2026, no committee to support the amendment has been identified. Thus, there is no record of funds raised to support the amendment.

No

NORTH DAKOTA CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURE 1, 60% VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS MEASURE (2026)

This question is on the ballot in North Dakota as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 3, 2026. As of October 29, 2026, the committees formed to oppose North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1, 60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure (2026) are: 

PROTECT THE NORTH DAKOTA CONSTITUTION

Selected contributions to "Protect the North Dakota Constitution" include:

  • The Fairness Project
  • Viewpoint Media LLC
  • Western Leadership Fund
  • National Education Association
  • American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

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