Candidate Announcement for June 9 Election

Apr. 21, 2026 - The following candidates are running for office in the Tuesday, June 9 election:

City Commission. Two seats are up for election.

  • Heidi Belohlavek
  • Ryan Heinsohn (incumbent)
  • James Carroll
  • Kenan Bullinger

Park Board. Three seats are up for election.

  • Stan Scott (incumbent)
  • Miles Mehlhoff (incumbent)
  • JR Carter
  • Layn Mudder (incumbent)

School Board. Three seats are up for election.

  • Justin bailey
  • Julie Skaret
  • Ashley Jacobchick
  • Darren Haugen (incumbent)
  • Dusty Simmons
  • Jill Miller

Mandan City Measure No. 1 asks voters to approve a 0.75% city sales and use tax to fund fire department facilities, equipment, and long‑term improvements. The tax would replace the existing 0.75% sales and use tax for the Starion Sports Complex (which is expected to expire in 2028) and would begin July 1, 2028. Funds would be used to build Fire Station 3, improve and maintain Fire Stations 1 and 2, purchase land for a future Fire Station 4, and buy necessary vehicles and equipment. The tax could be used to repay bonds issued for these projects and would last up to 20 years or until any bonds are paid. Total project costs are not expected to exceed $14 million and are part of the Fire Department’s 10‑year strategic plan.

County Commissioner. Two seats are up for election. Candidates for county seats will advance to the Nov. 6 general election.

  • Andy Zachmeier (incumbent)
  • Jackie Buckley (incumbent)

Other Morton County positions (all running unopposed):

  • Auditor – Dawn R. Rhone (incumbent)
  • States Attorney – Chase Lingle
  • Recorder – Nancy Seefeldt (Kihne) (incumbent)
  • Treasurer – Kari Hatzenbuhler (incumbent)
  • Sheriff – Kyle L Kirchmeier (incumbent)
  • Director, Southwest Water Authority – Bruce Engelhardt (incumbent)
  • Director, Southwest Water Authority Mandan – Larry R Froelich
  • County Official Newspaper - voters will select one newspaper to be the official newspaper for Morton County. 
    • Morton County News Journal
    • The Morton County & Mandan News

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 9. For more information on the June 9 election, visit cityofmandan.com/elections.