Epping, North Dakota Public Records

Instead, residents simply present valid identification at their polling place on Election Day. Acceptable forms include a North Dakota driver's license, non-driver ID card, tribal government-issued ID, or long-term care facility ID. The ID must display the voter's name, current residential address, and date of birth. When an ID lacks current address information, voters can provide a supplemental document like a utility bill or bank statement. College students may combine student IDs with proof of residence. While this eliminates registration deadlines, it does require proving residency and identity at the polls. Municipal elections for the city are held according to the local charter and state municipal election laws. North Dakota cities typically conduct municipal elections in June of odd-numbered years, with the next regular election scheduled for June 2025. The city council consists of five members plus a mayor, though specific term structures should be confirmed with Epping City Hall at (701) 859-4321. Candidates, local ballot measures, and municipal election dates can be obtained from the city auditor or clerk at City Hall. Given the community's small size, municipal elections may occasionally go uncontested or feature write-in candidates. Residents can find their assigned polling place by contacting the Williams County Auditor's Office or using the North Dakota Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at www.vote.nd.gov. The city typically has one designated polling location for municipal and general elections, often at a public building such as city hall, a school, or the community center. Polling places operate from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Election Day under North Dakota law (NDCC 16.1-01-01). Public election records in North Dakota include precinct-level results, posted by the Secretary of State and county auditors following certification. Campaign finance disclosure reports for state-level candidates are accessible through the Secretary of State's campaign finance portal. Candidate filing information is public and available through county auditor offices and the Secretary of State. Voter history, the fact that a specific person voted in a particular election, though not how they voted, isn't maintained as a public database due to the absence of a voter registration system, though poll books recording who voted may be subject to open records requests. In the November 2024 general election, Williams County reported strong turnout consistent with the state's traditionally high participation in presidential elections. County-level turnout exceeded 60% of eligible voters, with local voters supporting Republican candidates for most statewide and federal offices, reflecting Williams County's conservative political lean. Detailed precinct results are available through the Williams County Auditor and the Secretary of State's election results portal. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election - North Dakota holds elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years - voters in the area will decide several significant races. The 2026 ballot will include a U.S. Senator (the Class III Senate seat), as North Dakota's Senate seats are up in 2026 and 2028 cycles. All members of the state House of Representatives and half of the state Senate will also be elected (senators serve four-year staggered terms). Williams County voters will elect county commission positions, the County Sheriff, County Auditor, and other county constitutional offices depending on term expiration schedules. State executive offices including Governor are elected in presidential election years (2024, 2028), so gubernatorial races won't appear on the 2026 ballot. Judicial positions may also appear if retention elections or contested judicial races are scheduled. Municipal elections would occur in June 2027 if following the standard odd-year June election schedule. North Dakota offers absentee voting for those who will be absent from their precinct on Election Day, unable to vote due to illness or disability, or serving as an election official elsewhere. Absentee ballot applications can be requested from the Williams County Auditor's Office beginning approximately 40 days before an election. The application and voted ballot must be returned to the Williams County Auditor by the Monday before Election Day for mail absentee voting, or voters may vote in person at the Williams County Auditor's office during designated early voting hours. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and can request ballots electronically through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.