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Mandan to hold special election for vacant commission seat
Updated Oct 21, 1:09 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Mandan commissioners voted to hold a special election on Feb. 16, 2027 to fill a vacant commission seat. [KX News] [Bismarck Tribune]
- The seat has been empty since late August following Commissioner Craig Sjoberg's death. [KX News]
- Residents petitioned commissioners to hold a public election to fill the position. [Bismarck Tribune]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When will the filing period for candidates open and close?
- What are the eligibility requirements for candidates?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KX News: Reports the commissioners' vote and the election date, noting when the seat became vacant. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Reports the election date and notes that residents petitioned for a public vote to fill the vacancy. Read it → · Paywall
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