The June 11 election is crucial for state and local races. Local positions include:

• Fargo City Commission
• West Fargo City Commission
• Horace City Council
• Cass County Commission

For many local positions, the June primary election is the election that decides the winner. For others such as legislative and statewide candidates, the primary is an opportunity for each party to select their candidate to advance to the general election in November.

Democracy thrives with an engaged electorate. It is essential to the health and operation of the community that you vote. To make voting easier, The Chamber is providing information to help constituents as they head to the polls, including details on how, when and for whom to vote.

Voting information: How, who, when?
In North Dakota, you don’t need to register to vote before Election Day, meaning you can use any available voting method without prior registration. To ensure your voice is heard, plan how and when you will vote.

• Early voting started June 4. Find out when and where you can cast your ballot here.
• Election day is June 11. Find out when and where you can vote here.
• Check out who is running for each office on your ballot here.
• Get to know your local candidates on VoteFMFW.org - The Chamber’s election resource that includes Q&A with local candidates and recordings of candidate forums and debates.

Once you know these, ensure you have the resources to vote. This might involve talking to your employer about time allowed for voting, arranging transportation or requesting early and absentee materials.

Action plan: Ballot review
The last step is to approach the ballot. The North Dakota Secretary of State has released a sample ballot, so voters know what to expect on election day. Ballots contain the names of the individuals running, what office they are running for and any measures or laws requiring constituent input. Save time and remove any guess work by reviewing and preparing beforehand.

For additional information on how to approach a ballot, click here.

For information on the candidates visit VoteFMFW.org.

We encourage you to make your voice heard and share the opportunity with other colleagues. Civic participation is a cornerstone of a healthy community, because it ensures our elected officials represent the interests of constituents. The Chamber doesn’t endorse candidates, but rather, is committed to providing education and awareness of candidates and election information.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Claire Stoltenow at cstoltenow@fmwfchamber.com