Bill > SB2178

This bill makes several technical modifications to North Dakota's election procedures, primarily focusing on changes to primary election ballots and voter file management. The bill extends the voter history tracking in the central voter file from four to six years and now requires recording the political party associated with a primary ballot. It mandates separate primary election ballots for each political party entitled to ballot access, replacing the previous consolidated ballot system. Election officials must now record which specific primary ballot a voter receives and include that information in the central voter file. The bill also updates various administrative procedures related to ballot preparation, candidate filing, and voter list management, such as clarifying application requirements for mail ballots and specifying the order of offices on primary election ballots. Additionally, the legislation provides more detailed guidelines for how political organizations can qualify for ballot access, including signature requirements and petition filing procedures. These changes aim to provide more transparency and specificity in the state's election processes while maintaining North Dakota's relatively accessible voting system.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2178.html