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A snapshot look at Tuesday’s election

Jun 10, 2026 | In the News

Bismarck residents on Tuesday reelected their mayor, and Bismarck-Mandan residents passed two local ballot measures that will raise their taxes but boost infrastructure. However, a $127 million school bond measure in Bismarck narrowly failed.

In statewide primary races, Republican voters sent incumbent U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak on to November's general election, and North Dakotans approved a ballot measure dealing with the state constitution.

Vote totals are considered unofficial until county canvassing boards meet and results are certified by the State Canvassing Board.

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Local legislative districts

Some legislative districts in the Bismarck-Mandan region had competitive Republican primary races.

In the District 7 GOP House race (2 seats), Greg Vetter (31%) and Steve Sauter (30%) advanced to the general election, over Rick Becker (22%) and Gaylynn Becker (18%).

In the District 7 GOP Senate race, incumbent Michelle Axtman advanced with 58% of the vote, over Jerri Hopfauf with 42%.