Montpelier, North Dakota Public Records

Eligible residents can vote simply by presenting proof of residency and identification at their polling place on Election Day. Acceptable identification includes a North Dakota driver's license, non-driver ID card, tribal ID, or other documents showing name and residential address. This eliminates registration deadlines entirely, though voters may establish residency documentation beforehand to speed the process. Because Montpelier is unincorporated without municipal government, there are no city elections, mayoral races, or city council seats. Residents instead vote in Stutsman County elections for county commission seats, sheriff, auditor, treasurer, state's attorney, and other county offices. These races typically appear on the June primary and November general election ballots during even-numbered years. North Dakota state legislative elections are also contested, with the community falling within a specific legislative district represented by one senator and two representatives in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Stutsman County areas typically fall in District 24 or nearby districts, though specific assignments should be confirmed based on current redistricting. Voters can locate their assigned polling place by contacting the County Auditor's Office or using the North Dakota Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder at https://vip.sos.nd.gov. Assignments are based on residential address and precinct boundaries. County commissioners for specific districts will be elected on a rotating basis, and depending on the cycle, voters may also elect county sheriff, auditor, treasurer, recorder, and state's attorney. Residents should monitor the County Auditor's website and local media for candidate filings and ballot measure information as the 2026 primary in June and general election in November approach. North Dakota offers no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any eligible voter can request an absentee ballot from the Stutsman County Auditor's Office without stating a reason. Applications are available on the Stutsman County website or by contacting the Auditor directly. Completed absentee ballots can be returned by mail, though they must be postmarked by Election Day and received within a specified timeframe, or delivered in person to the Auditor's office. Early voting is also available in person at the County Auditor's office during a period before Election Day. Election records that are public in North Dakota include precinct-level results showing vote totals by candidate and ballot measure, candidate filing information such as statements of candidacy and nominating petitions, and campaign finance reports filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State for statewide and legislative candidates. Local candidate finance reports may be filed with the County Auditor. While voter registration lists don't exist due to the state's no-registration system, the list of individuals who voted in specific elections is generally considered public information, though practices vary. The North Dakota Secretary of State's website at https://sos.nd.gov provides statewide election results, candidate information, and ballot measure details, while county-specific information and precinct results are available through the Stutsman County Auditor.