N.D. Cent. Code § 16.1-12-01 (2025)
16.1-12-01. Certificate of nomination - Party and independent.
A certificate of nomination must be:
1. The certificate of nomination required to be executed by the state or a county canvassing board pursuant to sections 16.1-15-40 and 16.1-15-21, respectively, for party nominations;
2. The certificate of nomination by petition for independent nominations provided for by this chapter; or
3. The certificate of nomination executed by a state or district executive committee for party nominations provided for by this chapter.