Bill > SB2175

This bill modifies North Dakota's election audit procedures by establishing a mandatory post-election audit process for statewide elections. Specifically, after each statewide primary, general, and special election, the secretary of state must order a random audit of one polling location in each county. The audit must begin six days after the election and conclude by the eighth day, with a county-appointed election board reviewing ballots from one federal, one statewide, one legislative (if applicable), and one county contest. The election board will compare the automated tabulating equipment's results with a manual ballot review, and if discrepancies are discovered, the secretary of state may request additional audits. These additional audits can serve as the official record during the canvassing process. The bill also requires the election board to prepare the ballots according to existing state procedures and submit audit results to the secretary of state for publication. The changes aim to enhance election integrity by providing an additional layer of verification in the vote-counting process, ensuring that automated voting systems accurately reflect voter intent.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2175.html