Bill > HB1446

This bill modifies North Dakota's election laws, primarily focusing on removing party endorsement processes and changing candidate nomination requirements. The bill eliminates provisions for party certificates of endorsement and replaces them with a standardized nominating petition process for all candidates. Key changes include increasing the signature requirements for statewide office candidates from one thousand to two thousand signatures, removing language about party endorsements, and establishing a uniform method for candidates to get on primary election ballots. The bill also provides a mechanism for political parties to appoint candidates if they fail to have a nominee through the petition process, specifically allowing state parties to fill vacancies for statewide elected offices up to seventy-one days before the primary election. Additionally, the bill repeals several sections of existing law related to party endorsements and modifies various sections of the North Dakota Century Code to streamline the candidate nomination process, making it more consistent across different types of political organizations and offices.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1446.html