Mandan, North Dakota Public Records

states in not requiring voter registration; qualified residents can vote by presenting identification and proof of residency at their polling place on election day. Those who prefer to receive absentee ballots or be included on a voter list can complete a registration form available through the County Auditor or online at https://vip.sos.nd.gov. Acceptable identification includes a North Dakota driver's license, state identification card, or tribal government-issued ID showing a current address. The City of Mandan holds municipal elections each June in odd-numbered years, with the next scheduled for June 2025. Residents elect a mayor and five city commissioners who serve four-year staggered terms. Candidate filings and local ballot measures are available through Mandan City Hall and the County Auditor's office, with filing periods typically opening in January of election years. Information about city candidates and issues can be found at www.cityofmandan.com and through local news outlets. Voters cast ballots at assigned polling places based on residential address; the polling place lookup tool is available at https://vip.sos.nd.gov/wheretovote.aspx or by contacting the County Auditor directly. Publicly accessible election records in North Dakota include precinct-level results posted by the County Auditor after each election and compiled statewide by the Secretary of State. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with and accessible through the North Dakota Secretary of State's website. Candidate filings, including petitions and statements of interest, are public records maintained by the County Auditor for local races and the Secretary of State for state and federal contests. The November 2024 general election in Morton County saw strong voter turnout consistent with North Dakota's historically high participation rates, with approximately 70% of eligible voters participating in the presidential election. The county favored Republican candidates by significant margins, reflecting its conservative political character. 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 is not up for election in 2026 (next election in 2028), but one U.S. House seat representing North Dakota at-large will be on the ballot. The gubernatorial election will take place, with the governor and other statewide constitutional officers elected to four-year terms. North Dakota's state legislature (both House and Senate) will be elected, with local residents voting for representatives from their assigned legislative districts. Morton County will elect county commissioners, the Sheriff, State's Attorney, and other county offices. Any city measures or special district elections may also appear on the ballot. Absentee voting is available to any voter who prefers to vote by mail; applications can be submitted to the County Auditor's office beginning 40 days before an election. Absentee ballots must be requested in writing (mail, fax, email, or in person) and must be returned by the close of polls on election day. Early voting in person is available at the County Auditor's office beginning 15 days before election day.