2026 State of the State Address
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong will deliver a State of the State address to a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly on Jan. 21 at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the House of Representatives chamber of the State Capitol, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck.
Watch Gov. Armstrong's 2026 State of the State Address here
Serving the People of North Dakota
Watch the replay of the 2025 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service
from Monday, September 29, 2025.
The Governor appoints to over 150 Boards and Commissions representing a wide variety of industries.
To be considered for an appointment candidates are invited to complete an application.
To request an appearance by Gov. Armstrong, First Lady Kjersti or Lt. Gov Strinden please follow the link below or click the drop down menu above under Requests and Nominations.
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Armstrong to attend NGA Winter Meeting, White House business session, panel on permitting reform
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong will attend the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced the appointment of longtime Fargo attorney Mark Friese to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective March 9.
Armstrong rolls out statewide program to improve North Dakota’s soil health and wildlife habitat
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong rolled out the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program, a cooperative effort to improve soil health and wildlife habitat on marginally productive cropland across North Dakota’s rural landscape.
Armstrong statements on House Majority Leader Lefor, appropriations chair Vigesaa retiring from Legislature
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued statements after North Dakota House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson and House Appropriations Chair Don Vigesaa of Cooperstown both announced they will not seek another term in the state Legislature in November.
Armstrong: North Dakota’s growth continues with record population estimate of nearly 800,000
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 09:22 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota’s population grew for the fourth consecutive year to a record high of 799,358 people as of July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates. State Demographer Nigel Haarstad said the state has likely since surpassed the 800,000 mark for the first time, based on current growth rates.
