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Mandan schedules Feb. 16, 2027 special election to fill commission vacancy
Updated Oct 23, 8:38 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Mandan commissioners scheduled a special election for Feb. 16, 2027 to fill the city commission seat vacated by Craig Sjoberg's death. [Bismarck Tribune]
- The special election was scheduled after residents petitioned for a public vote on the vacancy. [Bismarck Tribune]
- Candidates must collect 125 signatures within 30 days to appear on the ballot. [Bismarck people reporting the news (public group)] [Bismarck Community Buzz (public group)]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When exactly in November will the Mandan News publish the election notice and begin the 30-day signature period?
- Which candidates have declared their intention to run?
- What is the term length for the vacant commission seat?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Reported the commissioners' official decision to schedule the special election in response to residents' petition for a public vote. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck people reporting the news (public group): Shared specific ballot access requirements: candidates have 30 days from the Mandan News publication to collect 125 signatures. Read it →
- Bismarck Community Buzz (public group): Repeated the same ballot access requirements and timeline as other community discussions about the election. Read it →
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