The City of Gladstone will have three open seats on the 2026 Primary Ballot:

• One (1) Mayor Seat: four-year term

• Two (2) Councilmember Seats: four-year terms

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A candidate may be nominated by filing a Nominating Petition and Statement of Interest form with the City Auditor before 4pm on April 6, 2026. The nominating petition must meet the specifications pursuant to NDCC § 16.1-11-16 and be signed by not less than 10% of the number of qualified electors who voted for that office in the last city election.  See below for position-specific signature requirements:

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Mayor Seat: 35 votes cast x 10% = 4 valid signatures required
Councilmember Seats (2): 70 votes cast / 2 spots = 35; 35 x 10% = 4 valid signatures required

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Use the links below to download the forms:

NOMINATING PETITION

STATEMENT OF INTEREST FORM