Jerod Tufte

Jerod Tufte is a candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court North Dakota Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, North Dakota.

Incumbent Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court in ND

Also running: Douglas A Bahr, Ariston E Johnson.

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 proven record, he faces a challenge from attorney Ariston Johnson in the nonpartisan election.