Constitutional Measure 2: Free School Breakfast and Lunch for Public School Students
My vote power
Above average
Election date
November 3, 2026
Constitutional Measure 2: Free School Breakfast and Lunch for Public School Students is a ballot measure in North Dakota on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Requires every North Dakota public school to give each student one free breakfast and one free lunch every school day, written into the state constitution. The state estimates about $70 million a year, paid from Legacy Fund earnings unless lawmakers pick another source; no new tax.
How do we calculate my vote power?
What determines the vote power rating for ballot measures: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. You have more power in ballot measures because you vote directly on the policy.
Representation: Average · 50 out of 100
This district covers a large share of its state, so each vote carries about average weight — like a vote in a statewide race. About 784,841 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(784,841 ÷ 784,841) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50, measured against a statewide vote in ND (grades: 66+ high, 55+ above average, 33+ average, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Average representation + a direct vote on the policy → My vote power: Above average.
What does this measure do?
Supports: Cost of Living Reduction, Social Programs and Welfare
Requires every North Dakota public school to give each student one free breakfast and one free lunch every school day, written into the state constitution. The state estimates about $70 million a year, paid from Legacy Fund earnings unless lawmakers pick another source; no new tax.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
A YES vote means
All public school students would get free breakfast and lunch daily, and the state would cover roughly $70 million a year from the Legacy Fund or other state money.
A NO vote means
Schools keep charging for meals except for students who qualify for federal free or reduced-price programs.
Sources: sos.nd.gov23 · ballotpedia.org · northdakotamonitor.com
Source: ballotpedia.org
Last updated September 24, 2026.