Glenburn, North Dakota Public Records

The North Dakota Bureau of Investigation offers additional services, such as fingerprint-based background checks, which are accessible to Renville residents for various purposes, including employment and licensing.

Acceptable ID includes a North Dakota driver's license, North Dakota non-driver ID card, or tribal government-issued ID showing current name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. For residents whose ID shows a previous address, supplemental documentation such as a utility bill or bank statement showing current address is required. While the state does not have advance voter registration, it does allow early voting and absentee voting. Residents can vote early in person at the Renville County Auditor's office beginning 15 days before any election, or can request an absentee ballot by mail by contacting the County Auditor's office or applying online through the North Dakota Secretary of State website at vip.sos.nd.gov. Absentee ballot applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the day before the election. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions, typically on the second Tuesday in June during odd-numbered years. The next Glenburn city election is expected in June 2025, with positions including mayor (four-year term) and city council seats. Election information specific to municipal races, candidate filings, and local ballot measures is available through Glenburn City Hall at (701) 756-6244 or through the County Auditor's office. Local residents vote at the Glenburn City Hall polling location at 108 Main Street, Glenburn, ND 58740. Polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Election Day. Voters can confirm their polling location by contacting the Renville County Auditor or checking the North Dakota Voter Information Portal. In the November 2024 general election, Renville County had approximately 68% voter turnout, with roughly 1,750 ballots cast out of approximately 2,600 eligible voters. The county voted heavily Republican, consistent with historical patterns in rural North Dakota. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several important races. North Dakota's U.S. Senate seat (currently held by John Hoeven) will not be on the ballot in 2026 as it is not up for election until 2028. However, North Dakota's U.S. House seat (at-large representative) will be on the ballot, along with all North Dakota state legislative seats including District 2 which encompasses Renville County. State legislative races include one State Senator and two State Representatives per district, serving four-year and two-year terms respectively. County-level offices expected on the 2026 ballot include Renville County Commissioner positions (staggered terms), County Sheriff, County Auditor, and other county officers depending on term expirations. The city may also have municipal races if scheduled to coincide with the general election rather than the June municipal election date. North Dakota makes certain election records publicly available including precinct-level vote totals, candidate campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State, and lists of eligible voters (though no registration list exists since North Dakota has no voter registration). Campaign finance information is searchable at vip.sos.nd.gov/PortalListDetails.aspx. The North Dakota Secretary of State's website at sos.nd.gov provides comprehensive election information, historical results, and voter resources.