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About City Council President
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council President
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A person shall be eligible to the office of city commissioner if he or she is a qualified voter of the city and a resident of the city for at least 9 months preceding the election. (NDCC SS 40- 13-01).
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Candidates for city offices may file Petitions/Certificates of Nomination with the City Auditor. The number of signatures required is 10% of the electors of the city or 300, whichever is lower. Additionally, a Statement of Interest and Campaign Contribution Statement must be filed with the City Auditor. The Statement of Interest and Petition/Certificate of Nomination can be filed at the same time.
- Filing period
- April 3, 2026 - August 31, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Auditor's office.
- Where to file
- PO Box 1306, Williston, North Dakota 58802-1306
- Filing phone
- 701-577-8100
- Step 3
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