Candidate and Measure Information
2026 Election Candidate Information
County Contests
Williams County Government
All County offices will be on the ballot for the Primary Election (June 9, 2026) and the General Election (November 3, 2026). Candidate packets are available from the Williams County Auditor's Office. Learn more about running for local office on the ND Secretary of State's website. Candidate petitions and paperwork must be filed with the Williams County Auditor's Office by 4 pm on April 6, 2026.
| Williams County - Non-Partisan District Map |
Term Length (Years) | Candidate Eligibility | Earliest Day to Begin Circulating Petitions | Last Day to File Petitions or Nominations | Date to Take Office Upon Election |
| County Commissioner - District 1 | 4 |
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1/1/2026 | 4 pm on 4/6/2026 | 12/7/2026 |
| County Commissioner - District 3 | 4 |
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1/1/2026 | 4 pm on 4/6/2026 | 12/7/2026 |
| County Commissioner - District 5 | 4 |
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1/1/2026 | 4 pm on 4/6/2026 | 12/7/2026 |
| Auditor | 4 |
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1/1/2026 | 4 pm on 4/6/2026 | 4/1/2027 |
| States Attorney | 4 |
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1/1/2026 | 4 pm on 4/6/2026 | 1/1/2027 |
| Treasurer/Recorder | 4 |
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1/1/2026 | 4 pm on 4/6/2026 | 5/1/2027 |
| Sheriff | 4 |
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1/1/2026 | 4 pm on 4/6/2026 | 1/1/2027 |
Williams County Soil Conservation District
The Soil Conservation District contest will only be on the General Election (November 3, 2026) ballot. Candidate packets are available from the Williams County Auditor's Office. Learn more about running for local office on the ND Secretary of State's website. Candidate petitions and paperwork must be filed with the Williams County Auditor's Office by 4 pm CT on August 31, 2026.
| Williams County Soil Conservation District - Non-Partisan | Term Length (Years) | Residency Requirement | Earliest Day to Begin Circulating Petitions | Last Day to File Petitions or Nominations | Date to Take Office Upon Election |
| Supervisor | 6 | Must occupy land and be a qualified voter in Williams County | 4/3/2026 | 4 pm on 8/31/2026 | 1/1/2027 |
City Contests
Candidate information for city contests, including park districts and municipal judges can be obtained from the respective City Auditor (or the City Finance Department in the case of the City of Williston). Learn more about running for local office on the ND Secretary of State's website.
State, Legislative, and Judicial Contests
Candidate information can be found on the ND Secretary of State's website.
| State and Judicial Contests | Term Length (Years) |
| Secretary of State | 4 |
| Attorney General | 4 |
| Agriculture Commissioner | 4 |
| Public Service Commissioner | 6 |
| Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term | 6 |
| Tax Commissioner | 4 |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction Unexpired 2-Year Term | 4 |
| Justice of the Supreme Court | 10 |
| Justice of the Supreme Court Unexpired 8-Year Term | 10 |
| Legislative Contest (Williams County Districts) District Maps |
Term Length (Years) |
| District 1 - State Senator | 4 |
| District 1 - State Representative | 4 |
| District 1 - State Representative | 4 |
| District 23 - State Senator | 4 |
| District 23 - State Representative | 4 |
| District 23 - State Representative | 4 |
Federal Contests
Candidate information for federal offices can be found on the ND Secretary of State's website.
| Federal Contest | Term Length (Years) |
| Representative in Congress | 2 |