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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: $7,140
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Apr 3, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
- Positions: Minot City Municipal JudgeMinot City MayorMinot Park District BoardMinot City Council
Job description
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Eligibility requirements
A person is eligible to the office of council member if the person is a qualified voter of and resident within the ward for which the person is elected [except in cities where council members are elected at large and not required to be a resident of the ward for which the person is elected pursuant to NDCC SS 40-08-04.2. Then the person must be a qualified voter of and a resident within the city.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 515 2nd Avenue SW Minot, ND 58702
Filing phone number: 701-857-4770
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the City Auditor's office.
Filing requirements: A candidate for any public office in the City of Minot may be nominated by filing with the city auditor, before 4:00 p.m. on the sixty-fourth day before the holding of the election, a petition signed by not less than three hundred (300) qualified electors. A candidate shall also file a statement of interests as required by section 16.1-09-02, N.D.C.C. Qualified electors who sign a petition must reside within the corporate limits of the city of Minot. If a petition is mailed, it must be in the possession of the city auditor before 4:00 p.m. on the sixty-fourth day before the holding of the election. Signatures may be on separate sheets of paper. Petitions must meet the specifications of nominating petitions pursuant to section 16.1-11-16, N.D.C.C. If a city election is not combined with a state or county election according to section 40-21-02, [N.D.C.C.], a candidate may be nominated by filing the required petition with the city auditor before 4:00 p.m. on the sixty-fourth day before the holding of the election. A candidate may withdraw the candidate's nominating petition at any time before the applicable deadlines for filing nominating petitions provided for in this section. Nominating petitions required by this section may not be circulated or signed prior to January first preceding the election. Any signatures to a nominating petition obtained before that date may not be counted. A nominating petition for a special election may not be circulated or signed more than thirty (30) days before the time when a petition for a special election must be filed. A candidate for city council may run for either the office of mayor or alderman but not both in the same election. A candidate may run for only one (1) office in a city at any given election.
FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Minot City, ND?
A candidate for any public office in the City of Minot may be nominated by filing with the city auditor, before 4:00 p.m. on the sixty-fourth day before the holding of the election, a petition signed by not less than three hundred (300) qualified electors. A candidate shall also file a statement of interests as required by section 16.1-09-02, N.D.C.C. Qualified electors who sign a petition must reside within the corporate limits of the city of Minot. If a petition is mailed, it must be in the possession of the city auditor before 4:00 p.m. on the sixty-fourth day before the holding of the election. Signatures may be on separate sheets of paper. Petitions must meet the specifications of nominating petitions pursuant to section 16.1-11-16, N.D.C.C. If a city election is not combined with a state or county election according to section 40-21-02, [N.D.C.C.], a candidate may be nominated by filing the required petition with the city auditor before 4:00 p.m. on the sixty-fourth day before the holding of the election. A candidate may withdraw the candidate's nominating petition at any time before the applicable deadlines for filing nominating petitions provided for in this section. Nominating petitions required by this section may not be circulated or signed prior to January first preceding the election. Any signatures to a nominating petition obtained before that date may not be counted. A nominating petition for a special election may not be circulated or signed more than thirty (30) days before the time when a petition for a special election must be filed. A candidate for city council may run for either the office of mayor or alderman but not both in the same election. A candidate may run for only one (1) office in a city at any given election.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the City Auditor's office.
Where is the filing office?
515 2nd Avenue SW Minot, ND 58702.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 701-857-4770.
How do I get started running for City Legislature?
You can start running for City Legislature by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Legislature does not include a primary or runoff election.
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