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District Attorney in Burleigh County, North Dakota
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- April 3, 2026 - August 31, 2026
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District Attorney
About this position
State's Attorneys serve as legal counsel and advisor to the county. They represent the state in criminal cases acting as prosecutor. State's Attorneys provide guidance to county commissioners and officials in interpreting the meaning of the N.D. Century Code and legislation.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$137,488/year
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Each county officer must be, at the time of election, a qualified elector in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is to serve. Each county commissioner must be a qualified voter of the jurisdiction from which the commissioner is chosen at the time of the election. Some exceptions may apply depending on the form of county government. NDCC SS 11-10-04
Filing Requirements
To appear on the ballot, a candidate must file a Petition. The forms are available from either the Secretary of State or the County Auditor. Petitions for regular county offices must contain signatures of not less than 2% of the votes cast for the same office in the last General Election; however no more than 300 signatures are required.
Paperwork Instructions
File petitions with the county auditor by 4pm of the date that the paperwork is due.
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