Fairfield, North Dakota Public Records

Acceptable forms of ID include a North Dakota driver's license, non-driver ID card, tribal government-issued ID, or long-term care certificate. When an ID lacks a current North Dakota residential address, voters must provide a supplemental document like a utility bill or bank statement. Without registration requirements, there are no registration deadlines, and eligible residents can vote in any election for which they meet residency requirements, which is 30 days for statewide and county contests. Residents typically vote in Medora at the Billings County Courthouse or a nearby community facility. Specific polling locations can be confirmed by calling the County Auditor at (701) 623-4493 or visiting voteinfo.nd.gov and entering a home address. As an unincorporated community, Fairfield does not hold municipal elections, there is no mayor, city council, or local ballot measures specific to the area. Elections affecting residents include federal races for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House, state offices such as Governor and state legislature, county offices including County Commission, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Auditor, and Treasurer, plus soil conservation district supervisors. In the November 2024 general election, Billings County reported approximately 550 ballots cast out of roughly 700 eligible voters, reflecting a turnout rate near 78%, consistent with the traditionally high rural voter participation seen across North Dakota. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in this community will decide several significant races. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kevin Cramer will be on the ballot, while John Hoeven's seat is not up until 2028. The Governor's office will also be contested, as North Dakota governors serve four-year terms with the next election in 2026. All North Dakota House of Representatives seats and half of the state Senate seats will be on the ballot, including the district representative for the area, which is District 37 covering southwestern North Dakota. County-level races in 2026 will include Billings County Commissioner seats, as commissioners serve staggered four-year terms. The County Sheriff, State's Attorney, Auditor, and Treasurer positions may also be contested depending on term expirations. To request an absentee ballot, voters can contact the Billings County Auditor's Office by mail, phone, or in person beginning 40 days before an election. North Dakota allows any voter to vote absentee without providing a reason. Absentee ballot applications are available at voteinfo.nd.gov. Completed ballots must be returned by mail, postmarked by Election Day and received within a few days, or delivered in person to the County Auditor by the close of polls on Election Day. Early voting in person is available at the Auditor's office beginning 15 days before the election during regular business hours. Public election records in North Dakota include precinct-level results available from the Secretary of State at results.sos.nd.gov, candidate filing information maintained by the County Auditor and Secretary of State, and campaign finance reports for statewide and legislative candidates searchable at sos.nd.gov/campaign-finance. Because the state does not have voter registration, there are no voter registration lists available for public inspection, which distinguishes it from the 49 other states.