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State Overview
Capital
Bismarck
Population
783,926
Electoral Votes
3
Governor
Doug Burgum (Republican)
House Delegation
1 Republican
State Leadership
Governor
Doug Burgum
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- John Hoeven
- Kevin Cramer
House Delegation
1 Republican
Congressional Districts: 1
State Legislature
Republicans control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
3
Congressional Districts
1
Local News from North Dakota
Local Government
Dickinson Commission Navigates 2027 Budget with Eye on Taxpayer Relief
Dickinson leaders are prioritizing fiscal restraint and public safety as they navigate the 2027 preliminary budget amidst statewide property tax debates.
Dickinson · Jul 27, 2026
Local Government
Dickinson Commission Prioritizes Taxpayers in New 2025 Budget Workshop
Dickinson leaders are working to keep property taxes flat in the face of rising costs, focusing on essential infrastructure rather than government expansion.
Dickinson · Jul 16, 2026
Crime & Safety
Dickinson Police Arrest Three in Connection with Oil Field Equipment Theft Ring
The Dickinson Police Department arrested three suspects in connection with a theft ring that targeted oil field equipment across Stark County, recovering over $1.2 million in stolen drilling components, copper wiring, and tools from the Bakken oil fields.
Dickinson · Jul 6, 2026
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