Burgum signs executive order to ensure election integrity, timely results for absentee ballots

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order granting a request from county auditors to allow processing of absentee ballots to begin on Oct. 29, ensuring that election workers have adequate time to verify voter information and ensure election integrity and timely results on Election Day.

North Dakota counties preparing for the Nov. 3 general election are reporting reco...