Residents of Verona participate in the range of county, state, and federal elections overseen by the LaMoure County Auditor's Office, which functions as the election authority for the entire county. The LaMoure County Auditor/Elections Office sits at 202 4th Avenue NE, LaMoure, ND 58458, and can be reached at (701) 883-5301.
The Auditor handles voter registration functions, maintains voter rolls, arranges polling locations, administers absentee voting, certifies results, and distributes election information across all county precincts, including the one that covers Verona and the surrounding Bloom Township area. North Dakota stands alone among states in not requiring voter registration. Eligible residents simply show up at their polling place on Election Day with proper identification and proof of residency. Acceptable ID includes a North Dakota driver's license, state-issued non-driver ID card, tribal government ID, or a long-term care certificate. When a voter's identification doesn't display their current address, they must provide supplemental documentation such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck. This same-day voting approach applies uniformly across all elections statewide. Those preferring to vote absentee can request a ballot from the County Auditor beginning 40 days prior to any election. Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, or online at https://vip.sos.nd.gov. Completed absentee ballots must arrive at the Auditor's office by mail or hand delivery before polls close on Election Day. As an unincorporated community, Verona doesn't conduct municipal elections for mayor or city council since no city government structure exists. Instead, residents vote in LaMoure County elections for positions including county commission, sheriff, state's attorney, auditor, treasurer, recorder, and other county offices. County commission races occur in even-numbered years with staggered four-year terms. Bloom Township, which covers the community, may hold township elections for board supervisors and clerk, typically during the annual township meeting in March. Polling place assignments for local voters depend on precinct boundaries; residents can confirm their designated location by contacting the County Auditor or visiting https://vip.sos.nd.gov/wheretovote.aspx The county, like most rural areas across the state, leans heavily Republican in statewide and federal contests.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Verona voters are published by the North Dakota Secretary of State Elections (https://www.sos.nd.gov/elections). The governor's race will be featured, since governors serve four-year terms with the next contest in 2026. Information about state legislative candidates and local ballot measures becomes available through the Secretary of State's website at https://vip.sos.nd.gov starting in the spring of election years. North Dakota maintains extensive public access to election information and records. While traditional voter lists don't exist due to the absence of voter registration, poll books showing who cast ballots become public records after elections conclude. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates get filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State and can be searched online at https://vip.sos.nd.gov/campaignfinance. Campaign finance filings for county-level races go to the County Auditor. Candidate filing documents, including petitions and statements of interest, are open to public review. The County Auditor certifies and publishes precinct-level election results after each contest; statewide tallies appear on the Secretary of State's website. Precinct-level results from LaMoure County reveal voting patterns for Verona and adjacent areas. The County Auditor's office preserves historical election records stretching back decades, including detailed precinct results from past contests.