Republican Michael Howe re-elected North Dakota secretary of state

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 06:51 · Archive

Republican Michael Howe has won re-election as North Dakota secretary of state with 62 per cent of the vote, according to results with all precincts reporting.

Howe, a fifth-generation North Dakota farmer, became the state's 15th secretary of state on 1 January 2023. He farms with his family on their seed operation near Casselton and has long been active in agricultural and public policy circles. A graduate of North Dakota State University from 2010, he received the university's 2025 Horizon Award, which honours alumni who have shown significant career achievement and service to the state.

Howe was first elected to the position in 2022, replacing Al Jaeger. His Democratic challenger in the re-election race was Ryan Braunberger.

How it is being reported

• Michael Howe leading North Dakota Secretary of State raceNorth Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe, who was seeking reelection, is leading with 62% of the vote, with all precincts reporting.Kfyrtv · 4 Nov, 06:18
• Republican Michael Howe wins re-election as North Dakota secretary of stateHowe became the state’s 15th secretary of state on Jan. 1, 2023.Valleynewslive · 4 Nov, 05:55

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