Judge of the District Court No. 1 East Central in Statewide, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Susan L Bailey — Incumbent District Court Judge in Fargo, ND

  Susan L. Bailey is an incumbent North Dakota District Court Judge for the East Central Judicial District, Seat 1, in Fargo. First elected in 2014, her term expires at the end of 2026, and she is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary Election. Born in 1963, Judge Bailey holds a B.S. in Mathematics, an M.A. in Counseling, and a J.D., all from the University of North Dakota. Prior to her current role, she served as an Administrative Law Judge, a Municipal Court Judge for multiple North Dakota cities, and an Assistant State's Attorney in Cass County. She also served on the West Fargo School Board. Her campaign emphasizes her diverse experience across civil, criminal, and juvenile law, and her commitment to balancing the rights of all parties.