Grand Forks Ballot Measures, Explained Simply: November 3, 2026
Each measure below is explained in plain words, from the official ballot language and the Grand Forks County Auditor. For every one we say what a yes vote means and what a no vote means. This page does not tell you how to vote.
Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 10, 2026. For the candidates, see what's on the ballot in Grand Forks.
Statewide
Constitutional Measure No. 1
Today, a proposed change to North Dakota’s constitution can pass with more than half of the votes. This measure would require at least 60 percent of the votes to approve a proposed change to the constitution.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means a proposed change to the state constitution would need at least 60 percent of the votes to pass.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the change would not take effect. A simple majority would remain enough to pass a proposed change to the state constitution.
- How it got on the ballot: The 2025 North Dakota Legislature placed it on the ballot by passing House Concurrent Resolution 3003.
- Cost: The official fiscal estimate is no fiscal impact.
Explained from Official ballot language and fiscal estimate, Official measure analysis. Listed by North Dakota Secretary of State — Measures on Ballot.
Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2
Today, schools are not required by the state constitution to give every student free breakfast and lunch each school day. This measure would require public schools and public school districts to provide both meals at no cost to students. It would let certain other schools choose to do the same, with the state paying the costs at set rates.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means public schools and public school districts would have to provide one breakfast and one lunch each school day at no cost to students. The state would repay schools for the cost under the measure’s rules.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the state constitution would not require public schools to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students.
- How it got on the ballot: A sponsoring committee placed it on the ballot through petitions.
- Cost: The official estimate is an increase of $124.3 million to $134.3 million in ongoing state spending every two years starting in 2027–2029; the amount would rise with inflation.
Explained from Official measure analysis and fiscal estimate, North Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election measure guide. Listed by North Dakota Secretary of State — Measures on Ballot.