Jerod Tufte

Jerod Tufte is an incumbent Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court, seeking re-election in 2026. Born in Minot and educated in West Fargo, his extensive career includes roles as a county prosecutor, legal counsel to the Governor, Judge Advocate in the North Dakota Army National Guard, and a district court judge. Elected to the Supreme Court in 2016, Justice Tufte’s first term prioritized transparency and modernization, including open-records rules and technology integration. He brings an analytical, text-first approach to judging. Running on his ten-year judicial record, diverse litigation and general counsel experience, and a demonstrated record of leadership and public service.