List of governors of North Dakota

The governor is the head of the executive branch of North Dakota's state government and is charged with enforcing state laws.

There have been 32 governors since North Dakota became a state, serving 33 distinct terms, with William Langer having been elected to multiple terms.

The current officeholder is Republican Kelly Armstrong.

[2] The Constitution of North Dakota originally provided for the election of a governor and lieutenant governor every two years, which was changed to four years in 1964.

[6] The term of office begins on the December 15 following the election.