Glasston, North Dakota Public Records

North Dakota stands alone among states in not requiring voter registration - eligible residents can vote by presenting valid identification at their polling place on Election Day, establishing residency in the precinct where they vote. Voluntary registration is available for those who prefer to register in advance or when requesting an absentee ballot. For residents who choose to register early or need absentee ballots, information is available through the North Dakota Secretary of State Elections Division at https://vip.sos.nd.gov. Acceptable identification includes a North Dakota driver's license, non-driver ID card, tribal government-issued ID, or long-term care certificate. The ID must display the voter's current name and residential address. Those without qualifying ID may use a supplemental documentation process with additional residency documents. As an unincorporated community, Glasston does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council since it has no incorporated city government. Residents participate in county, state, and federal elections instead. Pembina County holds elections for County Commissioner - five commissioners serving staggered four-year terms - along with Sheriff, State's Attorney, County Auditor, County Recorder, and other county offices. These elections typically occur in even-numbered years during the June primary and November general election cycles. Local voters can find their assigned polling place by contacting the County Auditor's Office at (701) 265-4275 or using the polling place lookup tool at https://vip.sos.nd.gov. The county operates multiple polling locations across its townships and towns, with sites often located in community centers, fire halls, or other public buildings. Because the state doesn't require advance registration, voters are assigned to precincts based on their residential address. Public election records in North Dakota include campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees, searchable at https://vip.sos.nd.gov, along with candidate filing information and petitions, precinct-level election results, and certain administrative records. The state does not maintain a traditional voter registration database for public list purchases since registration is optional. In the November 2024 presidential election, Pembina County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout among eligible voters, with the county voting heavily Republican consistent with its historical patterns. Total votes cast in Pembina County numbered approximately 3,200-3,400 voters. On November 3, 2026, Glasston and Pembina County voters will decide several important races. At the federal level, North Dakota's U.S. Senate seat is not up for election in 2026 - next in 2028 - but the state's single U.S. House seat will be on the ballot. State-level races will include all 47 seats in the North Dakota House of Representatives and approximately half of the 47 State Senate seats, as senators serve four-year terms. The Governor's race is not on the ballot in 2026, next occurring in 2028. County-level races may include Pembina County Commissioner positions, depending on which districts are up for election in the rotation, and potentially other county offices depending on term expirations. State constitutional measures or initiated measures may also appear on the ballot. North Dakota offers absentee voting for voters who will be absent from their precinct on Election Day, are unable to vote in person due to illness or disability, or prefer to vote by mail. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted to the Pembina County Auditor beginning 40 days before an election. Applications are available at https://vip.sos.nd.gov or by contacting the County Auditor at (701) 265-4275. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail or delivered in person to the County Auditor's office by the close of polls on Election Day. The state does not require an excuse for absentee voting.