Alexander, North Dakota Public Records

North Dakota stands alone among U.S. States in not requiring voter registration. Eligible residents can vote by simply showing up at their assigned polling place on election day with proper identification proving residency. Acceptable forms of ID include a North Dakota driver's license, North Dakota non-driver ID card, tribal government-issued ID, or other documentation showing name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. Voters who have moved must provide supplemental documentation of their current address. While registration isn't required, the state does maintain a central voter file, and residents can verify their polling place and voter information through the North Dakota Secretary of State's Voter Information Portal at https://vip.sos.nd.gov. This portal allows Alexander residents to enter their address and find their assigned polling place, view sample ballots, and access election information. Municipal elections for the City of Alexander are held in June of odd-numbered years, typically on the second Tuesday in June. The city elects a mayor and city council members on staggered terms. The next municipal election will be held in June 2025, when voters will decide city council seats and potentially the mayoral position depending on term expirations. Information about candidates, filing deadlines (typically in early April), and local ballot measures can be obtained from the Alexander City Auditor at (701) 828-3244 or from the McKenzie County Auditor's office. The community's small size means municipal elections are often low-key affairs with limited candidate contests, but they remain important for local governance decisions on issues like taxation, services, and zoning. For residents looking up their specific polling location, the North Dakota Voter Information Portal at https://vip.sos.nd.gov provides precinct assignments based on residential address. McKenzie County typically establishes polling places in community centers, schools, and public buildings throughout Mckenzie County. Alexander voters generally cast ballots at a polling site within or very near the city, often at the Alexander Community Center or school building, though exact locations can change and should be verified before each election. North Dakota provides significant public access to election related records. Voter history (showing which elections a person participated in, but not how they voted) is public record available through the Mckenzie County Auditor. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State and accessible online at https://vip.sos.nd.gov/campaign-finance. Candidate filing information, including nominating petitions for statewide and legislative offices, is maintained by the Secretary of State. Election results are public records available at both the Mckenzie County level (from the McKenzie County Auditor) and state level (from the Secretary of State). Precinct-level results showing vote totals by geographic area are published after each election, allowing residents to see how their community voted compared to county and statewide trends. In the November 2024 presidential election, McKenzie County recorded substantial voter participation consistent with North Dakota's historically high turnout rates. While Alexander-specific data is not separately tabulated, McKenzie County turnout typically ranges from 55-70% of eligible voters in presidential elections, with strong support for Republican candidates reflecting Mckenzie County's conservative political lean. The county recorded several thousand votes cast across its precincts in the 2024 general election. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Alexander and McKenzie County voters will participate in critical midterm elections. This ballot will include the race for North Dakota's single U.S. House of Representatives seat, as North Dakota's small population entitles it to only one congressional district covering the entire state. Voters will also decide several statewide constitutional offices that may be up for election in 2026, potentially including positions such as Secretary of State, State Auditor, and other executive branch offices depending on term schedules. North Dakota's state legislature operates on a biennial basis with all House seats (94 districts) and half of the Senate seats (47 districts) up for election in 2026. Alexander falls within a specific legislative district for the North Dakota House and Senate, and residents will elect one or two representatives and potentially one senator depending on the district's election cycle. At the Mckenzie County level, various McKenzie County offices will appear on the 2026 ballot, potentially including County Commissioner seats, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Auditor, Treasurer, and Recorder positions, as most county offices serve four-year terms with staggered election cycles. Alexander municipal offices are elected in odd-year June elections, so city positions will not appear on the November 2026 ballot. North Dakota offers absentee voting for residents who will be absent from their precinct on election day, are unable to vote in person due to illness or disability, or meet other qualifying criteria. Absentee ballot applications can be obtained from the McKenzie County Auditor's Office or downloaded from the North Dakota Secretary of State's website. Applications must be submitted to the Mckenzie County Auditor, who will mail a ballot to the voter. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail or in person by the close of polls on election day. Early voting is also available at the Mckenzie County Auditor's office beginning 15 days before an election, allowing Alexander residents to vote in person at the Watford City courthouse without needing to travel to their assigned precinct on election day.