Hazen, North Dakota Public Records

The Hazen Police Department is responsible for law enforcement services within the city limits. Information about the department, including contact information and public safety resources, can be found on the City of Hazen website at http://www.hazennd.org/. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office also provides additional law enforcement support for the Hazen community.

Hazen voters are served by the Mercer County Auditor's Office, which functions as the county's election authority, located at the Mercer County Courthouse, 1021 Arthur Street, Stanton, ND 58571 (phone: 701-745-3262). This office handles voter registration, absentee voting, polling place assignments, and election administration for all of Mercer County. North Dakota is unique among U.S. states in that it does not require voter registration – residents may vote on Election Day by presenting valid identification and proof of residency at their assigned polling place. Acceptable ID includes a North Dakota driver's license, non-driver's ID card, or tribal government-issued ID with current name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. For those without proper ID, supplemental documentation such as a current utility bill or rent statement can establish residency. Municipal elections in Hazen for mayor and city council are typically held in June of odd-numbered years, with the next city election scheduled for June 2025. Candidates file for office through Hazen City Hall at 146 Main Street. To find their assigned polling place, Hazen residents can contact the Mercer County Auditor or check the North Dakota Secretary of State's polling place lookup at vip.sos.nd.gov. Election records that are public in North Dakota include precinct-level election results, candidate filing information, and campaign finance reports (filed with the Secretary of State for state races and with the city auditor for municipal races). In the November 2024 presidential election, Mercer County had approximately 70-75% voter turnout, consistent with North Dakota's traditionally high participation rates. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature important statewide races including the U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Hoeven (Class III, up in 2028) or Kevin Cramer (Class I, up in 2024, so actually no Senate race in 2026), the North Dakota House of Representatives seat (both at-large seats up every two years), and state legislative races for the North Dakota Legislature including District 37 which represents Mercer County. County offices on the ballot typically include county commissioners, sheriff, state's attorney, auditor, treasurer, and recorder. North Dakota allows early voting (in-person absentee voting) beginning 15 days before an election at the county auditor's office; mail-in absentee ballots can be requested by contacting the Mercer County Auditor and must be received by the close of polls on Election Day.