Elections

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The Williams County Auditor's Office administers primary, general and special county, state, and federal elections. June Primary Elections include city elections. School Districts administer their own elections. Elections are normally held every two years on even years.

June 10, 2025: City of Williston Special Election

The Williams County Auditor’s Office will be administering the City of Williston’s Special Election for City Measure 2025 -01.

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Polls Open: 8 am – 7 pm
Polling Location: Meeting Rooms, Williston ARC
822 18th Street E Williston, ND 58801

Eligible Voters: To vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, have a valid North Dakota ID, tribal ID or a 2025 Long-Term Care Certificate (from a qualified nursing home), and reside within city limits (precincts 13, 21, 23, 31, 33, 41, 43, 51) of the City of Williston.

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Ballot Language

The City of Williston shall amend its home rule charter to indefinitely extend and reenact the existing one percent (1 %) sales and use tax for the Williston Parks and Recreation District on an indefinite basis.

The funds from the one percent sales tax will be used by the Williston Parks and Recreation District for Park District Operations and for the repayment of bonds issued by the Williston Parks and Recreation District for park district facilities, improvements, lands, structures, equipment, and rights of way.

If the proposed one percent (1%) sales and use tax amendment is approved, the Park District will continue to eliminate any or all property tax assessments for as long as the sales tax remains in effect.

A "YES" Vote means you approve the city measure as summarized above.

A "NO" Vote means you reject the city measure as summarized above.

Important Dates

Still being accepted! Absentee Ballot Applications are available online or from the Auditor’s Office. Applications are only valid from January 1st to December 31st each year. You MUST re-apply each year to be able to vote absentee in an election.
April 28, 2025 First Day for Absentee Ballots
  • Absentee Ballots can begin to be picked up from the Williams County Auditor’s Office.
  • Absentee Ballots will be mailed to those who have applied.
May 30, 2025 Last day Auditor’s Office will mail Absentee Ballots to those who have applied. After this date, Absentee Ballots will need to be picked up from the Williams County Auditor's Office.
June 9, 2025 Last day for Absentee Ballots
  • Last day to apply for an Absentee Ballot at the Williams County Auditor’s Office.
  • Absentee Ballots are due by 5 pm CT at the Williams County Auditor’s Office or in the secure Ballot Drop Box located at the Williams County Administration Building.
  • Any absentee ballots returned via mail must be postmarked no later than June 9, 2025. If you bring your ballot to the post office ON June 9, 2025, you must ask for it to be “hand-cancelled.”
June 10, 2025 Election Day! If you did not vote via Absentee Ballot, you can vote in-person at the Williston ARC, in the meeting rooms, between 8 am and 7 pm CT.

**PIease contact the Auditor’s Office if you have submitted an application, but have not received a ballot 7-10 days after submission date!

Where to Vote

Before the Election: Absentee Ballot

Voting via absentee ballot means you can cast your ballot prior to Election Day, but your vote is not tallied until Election Day.

To vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, have a valid North Dakota ID, tribal ID or a 2024 Long-Term Care Certificate (from a qualified nursing home), and be a resident of Williams County, North Dakota.

Absentee Ballot Application

To receive an absentee ballot, you must first complete an Absentee Ballot Application. Applications are only valid from January 1st to December 31st each year. You MUST re-apply each year to be able to vote absentee in an election. 

Where can I complete an application?

Applications can be completed online, by requesting an application from the Auditor’s Office via phone (701-577-4500), or in person at the Auditor’s Office, which is located on the first floor of the Williams County Administration Building in downtown Williston (206 E Broadway).

How do I submit my Application?

Williams County Auditor’s Office
P.O. Box 2047
Williston, ND 58802-2047

Fax to Auditor’s Office @ 701-577-4510

Drop off at Williams County Auditor’s Office (206 E Broadway Williston, ND). The Office is open Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, and closed on certain holidays.

What do I need to know when completing the application?

  • To help us efficiently process your application, please PRINT your name.
  • Indicate the election(s) you would like a ballot for. If you only select one, then you will only receive a ballot for that election. If you would like to receive an Absentee Ballot for all qualified elections in a given year, be sure to check all eligible boxes in the first section of the Absentee Ballot Application.
  • Make sure that your current residential and mailing address is up-to-date with the ND DOT Driver’s License office. You can do this online on the Driver’s License Office website.

NDCC § 16.1-07-06 states:

  • A copy of supplemental documentation, if necessary, can be used when applying for an absentee/mail ballot.
  • Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for completion and resubmission.

Can I obtain a ballot for someone else?

An individual can obtain an absentee ballot for up to three individuals in addition to their own ballot for one specific election by using the Agent Absentee Ballot Application. Additionally, an applicant living with a disability that prevents the individual from traveling away from the individual’s home to obtain an acceptable form of identification may use an attester. The attester must provide his or her name, North Dakota driver’s license, nondriver’s, or tribal identification number, and sign the absentee/mail ballot application form to attest to the applicant’s North Dakota residency and voting eligibility.

Absentee Ballots

How do I submit my Absentee Ballot?

Absentee Ballots must be returned prior to Election Day and are not accepted on Election Day at the Auditor’s Office or voting locations; absentee ballots brought to a voting location on Election Day will be spoiled and you can vote at the polls. For election-specific timelines, please visit the Elections webpage.

Mail Via USPS

For election-specific timelines, please visit the Elections webpage.

Drop off at Williams County Auditor’s Office (206 E Broadway Williston, ND)

For election-specific timelines, please visit the Elections webpage.

Deposit in a Secure Drop Box located within Williams County

For election-specific timelines, please visit the Elections webpage.

Five secure Ballot Drop Boxes are located around Williams County. All boxes are located outside; note they are only open at specific times during election years.

  • Grenora City Hall | 204 Main St, Grenora
  • Ray City Hall | 101 Main St, Ray
  • Tioga City Hall | 16 1st Street NE, Tioga
  • TISA Building | 331 4th Ave E, Trenton (on north side of building)
  • Williams County Administration Building | 206 E Broadway, Williston (by south entrance)

On Election Day: In Person Voting Locations

For Primary and General Elections, any qualified elector of Williams County can vote in person at a Vote Center or at a Consolidated Precinct Polling Place, based on the address of their primary residence.

To vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, have a valid North Dakota ID, tribal ID or current-year Long-Term Care Certificate (from a qualified nursing home), and be a resident of Williams County, North Dakota.

For Special Election information, please visit the Elections webpage.

Voter Qualifications

North Dakota does not have voter registration. To be eligible to vote in North Dakota, a voter must be:

  • A citizen of the United States;
    • If you are a new citizen and your ID lists permanent or temporary - you will need to update it before Election Day at a NDDOT Drivers License Office to properly reflect your new citizen status.
  • Eighteen years or older on the day of election;
  • A resident of North Dakota; and
    • A resident who has resided in the precinct at least thirty days immediately preceding any election; and
    • Able to provide a valid form of identification such as a North Dakota drivers license, nondriver ID, tribal ID, or a current-year Long-Term Care Certificate (from a qualified nursing home) that includes your current residential address and date of birth.
      • If your residential and mailing address is not current, and your drivers license does not have a CDL certification, you can update your address online.
      • If an individual’s valid form of identification does not include all the information required in 16.1-01-04.1(2) of the North Dakota Century Code, or the information is not current, the identification must be supplemented by presenting any of the documents as outlined in section 16.1-01-04.1(3)(b) of the NDCC.

College Students: Are you a college student in Williams County? Check out this quick guide to learn about your voting options.

If you are unsure if you will have the proper documentation to vote in an election, please contact the Williams County Auditor's Office.

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