North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1 (2022) Explained

Constitutional Measure 1
Yes:150,363
No:86,674
Total:237,037
Electorate:564,935
Map:ND-08112022-ballot-1-counties.svg
Mapcaption:Yes
Term Limits for Governor and State Legislators Initiative
Country:North Dakota
Date:November 8, 2022

North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1 of 2022 is an amendment to the Constitution of North Dakota[1] that set term limits for the governors and the state legislators, to two four-year terms and eight years, respectively. The measure applied limits only to the officials elected after 2023. It was approved by 63.43% of the voters.[2]

Results

Constitutional Measure 1 was approved easily with 63.4% of the vote.[3] It performed well across the state, but earned its best results in Williams, Sioux and Ransom counties. Conversely, it showed its worst performance in Burleigh County, where the state's capital Bismarck is located.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statewide Measure Results . North Dakota Secretary of State . 4 November 2023.
  2. Web site: North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1, Term Limits for Governor and State Legislators Initiative (2022) . Ballotpedia . 5 November 2023.
  3. News: Harbo . Ingrid . State lawmakers from Grand Forks worry term limits will impact institutional knowledge in Legislature . 29 March 2024 . Grand Forks Herald . 27 November 2022.
  4. Web site: 2022 North Dakota Measure 1 - Set Term Limits Election Results . USA Today . 29 March 2024.