Don’t Sit This One Out: Local Elections Shape Your Community — Vote June 9

Older voters decide elections at the national, state and local level—and local races can have the most immediate impact. On June 9, North Dakotans will choose the mayors, city and county commissioners, and school and park board members who help shape everyday priorities like property taxes, public safety, street maintenance, and the programs and services in our communities.

Voting in the primary is one of the most direct ways to drive action on the issues you care about—and in local elections, a relatively small number of votes can make a big difference. Make your plan now: learn when, where and how to vote at aarp.org/vote.

 

Get ready to vote

• Check voting options (in person, absentee and key dates) at aarp.org/vote.
• Get a look at your local ballot at sos.nd.gov/elections.
• Get to know the candidates at forums being held in Bismarck, Mandan, Fargo and West Fargo. Details below.

 

Fargo-Moorhead Candidate Forums

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters Red River Valley, AARP and Civic West Facebook page.

 West Fargo: City Commission and Park Board

Thursday, April 23, 6–8 p.m.

• Attend: West Fargo Fire Hall, 1201 10th Ave E, West Fargo
• Watch (live or later): City West Facebook page

 

Fargo: Mayoral and City Commission

Wednesday, May 6, 6 p.m. (mayor) and 7:15 p.m. (city commission)

• Attend: Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N., Fargo
• Watch (live or later): TV Fargo 56

 

Fargo: Park Board and School Board

Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m. (park board) and 7:15 p.m. (school board)

• Attend: Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N., Fargo
• Watch (live or later): TV Fargo 56

 

Bismarck-Mandan Candidate Forums

Sponsored by League of Women Voters Bismarck- Mandan, AARP, Bismarck Tribune and Bismarck Mandan Chamber | EDC

 

Mandan: City Commission and Park Board

Thursday, April 23, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

• Attend: Mandan City Hall, 205 2nd Ave. NW, Mandan
• Watch (live or later): Dakota Media Access

 

Mandan: School Board

Wednesday, April 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

• Attend: Mandan City Hall, 205 2nd Ave. NW, Mandan
• Watch (live or later): Dakota Media Access

 

Bismarck: City Commission and Mayor Forum

Thursday, April 30, 5:30–7:15 p.m.

• Attend: Bismarck City Building, 221 N. 5th St., Bismarck
• Watch (live or later): Dakota Media Access

 

Bismarck: Park Board and School Board
Wednesday, May 6, 5:30–7:15 p.m.

• Attend: Bismarck City Building, 221 N. 5th St., Bismarck
• Watch (live or later): Dakota Media Access