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Mandan to hold special election February 16 for vacant commission seat
Updated Oct 24, 3:37 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Craig Sjoberg's death left a vacancy on the Mandan city commission. [Bismarck Tribune]
- Mandan commissioners set February 16, 2027 as the date for a special election to fill the seat. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck people reporting the news (public group)] [Bismarck Community Buzz (public group)]
- The notice is expected to be published in the Mandan News sometime in November. [Bismarck people reporting the news (public group)] [Bismarck Community Buzz (public group)]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When exactly in November will the notice be published in the Mandan News?
- Can candidates start collecting signatures before the official notice is published?
- Will there be additional filing requirements or deadlines following the 30-day signature collection period?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Reported commissioners' official decision to hold the special election, emphasizing that residents had petitioned for a public vote. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck people reporting the news (public group): Provided procedural details including the 30-day signature collection deadline, citing city official Mr. Neibauer on the timeline. Read it →
- Bismarck Community Buzz (public group): Repeated the procedural details about candidacy requirements and signature collection, consistent with S2. Read it →
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