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62 percent of North Dakotans cast their ballots in November.

North Dakota’s Legislature has 80 days every session to do its business, and that can be a tight clock. But that time-limit used to be even tighter – only 60 days. On this date in 1976, voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment that increased the 60 days to 80 “natural days.”

Voting in the November general election was a real concern among North Dakota residents during the 1918 flu pandemic. Authorities estimated the state had…

Before the 1908 Republican convention was held, Teddy Roosevelt announced that he would not seek a third term as president. He gave his support to his…

On this date in 1933, citizens of North Dakota were prepping for a special statewide election.The vote was on seven measures – two minor amendments to the…

The 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote, was passed in 1919. However, women in North Dakota were already able to vote in city elections under…

On this date in 1904 the Washburn Leader reported that the presidential election was a measure of North Dakota’s progress. Incumbent Republican President…

A case now before the US Supreme Court could make a difference in some of North Dakota’s election laws.The case is from Minnesota. A voter was not allowed…

Today, as results come in across the country, NPR reporters will be updating this breaking news blog in real time. The NPR Politics team, along with…

The Burleigh County Auditor says there is an "inherent problem" with voter requirements in North Dakota.Kevin Glatt says before the new voter ID law took…