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North Dakota voters to decide Measure 2 universal school meals

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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North Dakota voters will decide Ballot Measure 2 next week to guarantee free daily school breakfast and lunch.
The program would cost $124 million to $134 million every two years, funded by the Legacy Fund from oil and gas revenue.
Up to 82% favor the measure while President Donald Trump carried North Dakota by 36% in 2024.
The Fairness Project has contributed about $1.7 million to oppose Measure 1 and support the universal meals initiative.

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North Dakota voters will decide Ballot Measure 2 next week to guarantee free daily school breakfast and lunch.
The program would cost $124 million to $134 million every two years, funded by the Legacy Fund from oil and gas revenue.
Up to 82% favor the measure while President Donald Trump carried North Dakota by 36% in 2024.
The Fairness Project has contributed about $1.7 million to oppose Measure 1 and support the universal meals initiative.