Here's what's on the ballot for residents of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks
Nov. 5—GRAND FORKS — From high-profile races about statewide and federal offices to local elections and measures, voters in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will have full ballots when they head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Following is a summary of what is on a typical ballot in both cities.
(Unopposed races are not included)
U.S. Senate: Rick Becker, independent; Katrina Christiansen, Democrat-NPL; John Hoeven, Republican.
U.S. House: Cara Mund, independent; Kelly Armstrong, Republican.
Secretary of state: Michael Howe, Republican; Charles Tuttle, independent; Jeffrey Powell, Democrat-NPL.
Attorney general: Drew Wrigley, Republican; Timothy Lamb, Democrat-NPL.
N.D. agriculture commissioner: Fintan L. Dooley, Democrat-NPL; Doug Goehring, Republican.
N.D. Public Service Commission: Julie Fedorchak, Republican; Melanie Moniz, Democrat-NPL.
N.D. Public Service Commission: Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Republican; Trygve Hammer, Democrat-NPL.
County Commission (vote for no more than three): Tom Falck, Lon Kvasager, K.C. Inman, Kimberly Hagen, Mark Rustad and Bob Rost.
Measure 1: A proposal to limit the number of terms of members of the state Legislature (vote yes or no).
Measure 2: A proposal to legalize the production, processing and sale of cannabis by those who are 21 or older. (More commonly referred to as the recreational marijuana measure).
County Measure 1: A proposal to adopt a home rule charter for Grand Forks County.
County Measure 2: A proposal to adopt a half-cent tax on sales in Grand Forks County, the proceeds of which shall be dedicated to: 60% to country infrastructure needs, 20% to property tax relief and 20% to Grand Forks County roads, bridges and culverts. (Note: This measure cannot be approved unless County Measure 1 is approved).
District 43 House (this race is only for a portion of Grand Forks residents): Eric J. Murphy, Republican; Zachary Ista, Democrat-NPL; Ethan Harsell, Republican; Mary Adams, Democrat-NPL (vote for no more than two).
District 43 Senate (only for a portion of Grand Forks residents): Jeff Barta, Republican; JoNell Bakke, Democrat-NPL.
Voting locations in Grand Forks on Tuesday (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.):
Alerus Center Voting Center, 1200 42nd St. S, Entrance 8
Holy Family Voting Center, 1018 18th Ave. S..
Home of Economy Voting Center, 1508 N Washington St.
ICON Arena/GF Park District Office Voting Center, 1060 47th Ave. S.
District 7 U.S. House: Travis "Bull" Johnson, Legal Marijuana Now Party; Michelle Fischbach, Republican; Jill Abahsain, Democratic-Farmer-Labor.
District 1B House: Debra Kiel, Republican; Cynthia Ansbacher, Democratic-Farmer-Labor.
Governor/lieutenant governor: Steve Patterson/Matt Huff, Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party; James McCaskel/David Sandbeck, Legal Marijuana Now Party; Scott Jensen/Matt Birk, Republican; Tim Walz/Penny Flanagan, Democratic-Farmer-Labor; Hugh McTavish/Mike Winter, Independence Alliance Party; Gabrielle M. Prosser/Kevin A. Dwire, Socialist Workers Party.
Secretary of state: Kim Crockett, Republican; Steve Simon, Democratic-Farmer-Labor.
State auditor: Will Finn, Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party; Tim Davis, Legal Marijuana Now; Ryan Wilson, Republican; Julie Blaha, Democratic-Farmer-Labor.
Attorney general: Jim Schultz, Republican; Keith Ellison, Democratic-Farmer-Labor.
County Commission District 2: Warren Strandell and Curtis Knutson.
City Council (vote for one): Ben Pokrzywinski, Clarence V. Vetter, Karen Peterson.
School Board (vote for up to three): Thomas Piche, Josh Perkerewicz, Amanda Holweger, Matt Foss, Lindsey King.
Voting locations in East Grand Forks on Tuesday (7 a.m. to 8 a.m.):
First Ward: Senior Citizens Center 538 Rhinehart Drive SE.
Second Ward: City Hall — Training Room First Floor 600 Demers Avenue NW.
Third Ward: Senior High School. Enter Door 2 1420 Fourth Ave NW.
Fourth Ward: Senior High School — Enter Door 2 1420 Fourth Ave NW.
Fifth Ward: Senior High School — Enter Door 2 1420 Fourth Ave NW.
