Elections
Anyone who would like to be on the ballot, need to fill out the Petition/Certificate of Nomination and a Statement of Interest forms listed below.
Candidates can start collecting signatures beginning on January 1st and are due at the office by 4PM on Monday, April 8th.
Candidates for city offices are required to collect signatures of 10 percent of the electors who
voted for that office in the last city election; however, no more than 300 signatures are required.
|
Contest |
Vote For |
Term |
District Type |
District |
Total votes cast 2020 |
Candidates Elected |
% of voters signatures needed |
# of voters signatures needed |
|
Council Member |
3 |
4 |
City District |
Buffalo |
166 |
3 |
10% of (166/3) |
6 |
|
Park Board Member |
3 |
4 |
Park |
Buffalo |
213 |
3 |
10% of (213/3) |
7 |
The Petition/Certificate of Nomination as well as the Statement of Interests form must be filed
before 4:00 p.m. on the 64th day before the election.
A Petition/Certificate of Nomination may not be circulated or signed prior to January 1, 2024. NDCC § 40-21-07
Earliest day to begin circulating petitions: Monday, January 1, 2024
Earliest day to file petitions: Tuesday, January 2, 2024*
Last day to file petitions: 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2024
*The first day to file petitions falls on a state holiday making the next business day the first permissible filing day.
Full information on voting can be found in the ND Election Calendar
City Council Members (3 positions, 4 year terms)
City Park Board Members (3 positions, 4 year terms)
Voting In Person and Where information can be found by clicking here.