Woodworth, North Dakota Public Records

A typical arrest record includes the date of arrest, specific charges, and which agency made the arrest, providing a complete picture of the incident and the individual's encounter with law enforcement.

What sets North Dakota apart is the absence of any voter registration requirement, qualified residents can vote simply by showing proof of residency and identification at their polling place on Election Day. Acceptable documents include a North Dakota driver's license or state ID with a current address, or other documentation like a current utility bill, bank statement, or government document establishing residency in the precinct. For Woodworth residents, the process is straightforward: bring proper ID and proof of residency to the polls. Municipal elections for mayor and city council positions typically appear on the June ballot during odd-numbered years, coordinated with other municipal elections statewide. The next city election is scheduled for June 2025 for offices with terms expiring that year. Given the community's population of just 46, these elections often feature unopposed candidates or are decided by handfuls of votes. Information about local candidates and any city ballot measures can be obtained from the Woodworth City Auditor or the Stutsman County Auditor's Office as the election date approaches. Beyond city races, residents also participate in county, state legislative, and federal elections. To locate their assigned polling place, residents should contact the Stutsman County Auditor's Office at (701) 252-9035 or check the office website; polling locations are assigned by precinct, with the city typically voting at a designated location within town or in the surrounding area. North Dakota maintains strong election transparency standards. Poll books are maintained even without registration requirements, and campaign finance reports and election results are all public records. The North Dakota Secretary of State manages campaign finance disclosure at www.sos.nd.gov, where contributions and expenditures for state and federal candidates can be searched online. County-level campaign finance and candidate filings for county offices are kept by the County Auditor. Precinct-level election results are posted after each election and available through the County Auditor's Office. In the November 2024 presidential election, Stutsman County reported strong turnout consistent with North Dakota's historically high participation rates, with approximately 60-65% of eligible adults casting ballots, favoring Republican candidates as is typical for rural North Dakota counties. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Woodworth and Stutsman County voters will decide several significant races. The gubernatorial race won't appear on the 2026 ballot since Governor Kelly Armstrong's first term doesn't expire until 2028, having been elected in 2024. However, all North Dakota state legislative seats will be on the ballot, including the State House and State Senate districts serving Woodworth. County offices potentially up for election in 2026 may include County Commissioner seats, Sheriff, State's Attorney, and other positions depending on term expiration schedules. North Dakota's U.S. Senate seat held by Kevin Cramer isn't up in 2026 (next election 2028), but the state's single U.S. House seat will be contested. Voters should check with the County Auditor for a complete list of offices and any local ballot measures as the election approaches. Absentee voting is available for residents who will be absent from their precinct on Election Day, are ill or disabled, or have other qualifying reasons. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Stutsman County Auditor's Office and must be requested and returned according to statutory deadlines, typically with applications accepted beginning 40 days before the election and completed ballots due by the close of polls on Election Day.