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 selects wrestling legends Troy and Terry Steiner for North Dakota Rough Rider Award
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced national champion wrestlers, legendary wrestling coaches and twin brothers Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the highest commendation bestowed upon the state’s citizens.
Armstrong statement on joint U.S-Israeli strikes in Iran
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 06:45 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong thanked U.S. service members and prayed they remain safe throughout the military operations.
Emergency Commission approves funding to expand GPS monitoring to all ND transitional facility residents
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 03:10 pm
The North Dakota Emergency Commission, chaired by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, unanimously approved funding to expand the use of GPS monitoring bracelets to all residents of transitional facilities to enable real-time supervision and enhance public safety.
Armstrong statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
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.
