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Douglas A. Bahr

Justice of the Supreme Court — Unexpired Term

2026 North Dakota Justice of the Supreme Court — Unexpired Term — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 North Dakota Justice of the Supreme Court — Unexpired Term — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
Justice of the Supreme Court — Unexpired Term · Nonpartisan · Incumbent
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North Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Certified Candidate List

Contest: Justice of the Supreme Court Unexpired 8-Year Term

Candidate: Douglas A Bahr

Party: Nonpartisan

Term length: 8 years

Jurisdiction: Statewide

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ndcourts.gov/supreme-court/justices/DouglasABahr

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 North Dakota certified general-election candidate record — Douglas A. Bahr

    North Dakota Secretary of State

    Open North Dakota Secretary of State
  2. GOVERNMENT_CURRENT_OFFICE_IDENTITY

    Douglas A. Bahr — current North Dakota public office

    North Dakota Court System

    Open North Dakota Court System
  3. GOVERNMENT_JUDICIAL_METHODOLOGY_SOURCE

    Current Supreme Court Justices

    North Dakota Court System

    Open North Dakota Court System
  4. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Douglas A. Bahr — North Dakota campaign-finance disclosure search

    North Dakota Secretary of State

    Open North Dakota Secretary of State
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