2023 North Dakota Ballot Measures
Abortion
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | SCR 4009: Constitutional Measure No. 1 | Failed |
Agriculture and Food
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3: Relating to Practices of Farming and Ranching | Passed |
| June 14, 2016 | North Dakota | Referred Measure Number 1: Referred Measure relating to the Ownership or Leasing of a Dairy Farm or Swine Production Facility by Corporations and Limited Liability Companies | Failed |
Animals and Wildlife
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2010 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 2: Fee Killing of Certain Captive Game Animals Prohibited - Penalty - Exception | Failed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3: Relating to Practices of Farming and Ranching | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 5: Relating to the Prevention of Animal Cruelty | Failed |
Arts, Entertainment, and History
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Referendum Measure No. 4: Relates to the University of North Dakota Athletic Nickname and Logo | Passed |
Business and Consumers
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 2: Initiated Statutory Measure Relating to Individual and Corporate Income Tax | Failed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 4: Relating to Prohibiting Smoking in Public Places and Worksites | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | : Initiated Statutory Measure 7 | Failed |
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 4: Relating to Prohibiting Smoking in Public Places and Worksites | Passed |
Constitution
Criminal Justice
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 5: Relating to the Prevention of Animal Cruelty | Failed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure Number 3: Initiated Constitutional Measure to Preserve and Protect the Right of Crime Victims to Justice | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2018 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 3: Pertaining to the Legalization of Marijuana | Failed |
Drugs
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 3: Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program | Passed |
Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | : Initiated Statutory Measure 8 | Failed |
Elections
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 1: Elimination of Annual Poll Tax | Passed |
| June 10, 2014 | North Dakota | HCR 3034: Constitutional Measure No. 1 | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | HCR 3011: Constitutional Measure No. 4 | Failed |
| Nov. 6, 2018 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 1: Pertaining to the Transparency of Funding Sources, Lobbyists, Conflicts of Interests, and the Establishment of an Ethics Commission Copy of Petition | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2018 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2: Pertaining to the Elections in Which a Qualified Elector May Vote | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | North Dakota | Measure 2: Require Initiated Constitutional Amendments to be Approved by the Legislature or Passed Twice Amendment | Failed |
Employment and Affirmative Action
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 4: Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency | Passed |
Environment
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | : Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 5 | Failed |
Executive Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 2: Oaths of Office for Elected and Appointed Officials | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2022 | North Dakota | Measure 1: North Dakota Term Limits for Governor and State Legislators Initiative | Passed |
Family
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | : Initiated Statutory Measure 6 | Failed |
Government Budget and Spending
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure 1: Oil Tax Trust Fund | Failed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 1: North Dakota Legacy Fund | Passed |
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3: Government Prohibited from Burdening the Exercise of Religious Liberty | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | HCR 3011: Constitutional Measure No. 4 | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | : Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 5 | Failed |
Government Operations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2008 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure 1: Appointment of Legislators to State Office | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 4: Workforce Safety and Insurance Agency | Passed |
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 1: Appointment of Legislator to a Full-Time Appointive State Office | Passed |
Health and Health Care
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 3: Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | : Initiated Statutory Measure 7 | Failed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure Number 4: Initiated Measure Relating to Tobacco | Failed |
Higher Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Referendum Measure No. 4: Relates to the University of North Dakota Athletic Nickname and Logo | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | HCR 3047: Constitutional Measure No. 3 | Failed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | North Dakota | Measure 1: Board of Higher Education Membership Amendment | Failed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2: Elimination of Property Taxes and Replacement of Lost Revenue | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | HCR 3006: Constitutional Measure No. 2 | Passed |
| June 14, 2016 | North Dakota | Referred Measure Number 1: Referred Measure relating to the Ownership or Leasing of a Dairy Farm or Swine Production Facility by Corporations and Limited Liability Companies | Failed |
Infrastructure
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2018 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 4: Pertaining to the Establish Personalized Vehicle Plates for Volunteer Emergency Responders | Passed |
Legal
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure Number 3: Initiated Constitutional Measure to Preserve and Protect the Right of Crime Victims to Justice | Passed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2008 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure 1: Appointment of Legislators to State Office | Failed |
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 1: Appointment of Legislator to a Full-Time Appointive State Office | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 1: Elimination of Annual Poll Tax | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure Number 1: A Concurrent Resolution to Amend and Reenact Section 5 of Article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota, Relating to Residency Requirements of Members of the Legislative Assembly | Passed |
| Nov. 3, 2020 | North Dakota | Measure 2: Require Initiated Constitutional Amendments to be Approved by the Legislature or Passed Twice Amendment | Failed |
| Nov. 8, 2022 | North Dakota | Measure 1: North Dakota Term Limits for Governor and State Legislators Initiative | Passed |
Marijuana
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure Number 5: Initiated Measure Relating to the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act | Passed |
| Nov. 6, 2018 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 3: Pertaining to the Legalization of Marijuana | Failed |
| Nov. 8, 2022 | North Dakota | Measure 2: North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Initiative | Failed |
Minors and Children
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | : Initiated Statutory Measure 6 | Failed |
Oil and Gas
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure 1: Oil Tax Trust Fund | Failed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 1: North Dakota Legacy Fund | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure Number 2: The Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund | Passed |
Religion
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3: Government Prohibited from Burdening the Exercise of Religious Liberty | Failed |
Taxes
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Statutory Measure 2: Initiated Statutory Measure Relating to Individual and Corporate Income Tax | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure 1: Oil Tax Trust Fund | Failed |
| Nov. 2, 2010 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure No. 1: North Dakota Legacy Fund | Passed |
| June 12, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2: Elimination of Property Taxes and Replacement of Lost Revenue | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2014 | North Dakota | HCR 3006: Constitutional Measure No. 2 | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Constitutional Measure Number 2: The Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund | Passed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure Number 4: Initiated Measure Relating to Tobacco | Failed |
Technology and Communication
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2012 | North Dakota | Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3: Relating to Practices of Farming and Ranching | Passed |
Transportation
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2018 | North Dakota | Initiated Statutory Measure No. 4: Pertaining to the Establish Personalized Vehicle Plates for Volunteer Emergency Responders | Passed |