Special City Election April 29, 2025

A special city election is scheduled for April 29th, 2025 for City of Wahpeton residents to consider a two-question ballot pertaining to local sales tax.

Each question is a stand alone question independent of the other.  City Ordinance No.1071 will only be offered for second reading and adoption upon a majority approval of the ballot question(s).  If both questions are approved the adopted ordinance will include a single transaction cap of $75 and an additional 1% city sales tax for the primary purpose of assisting in the funding of construction, maintenance, and operations of a community recreation and wellness facility.  If only one of the questions is approved the other will be removed from the ordinance prior to adoption.  If both questions fail, Ordinance No. 1071 will be abandoned and the current sales tax ordinance  will remain in effect.

The special election will be held on Tuesday, April 29th.  All wards and voters will vote at Wahpeton City Hall located at 1900 4th St. North Wahpeton, ND.  Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM.  Voters will be required to provide a current North Dakota identification, additional information is available in the North Dakota Voter ID Requirements document below.   

Absentee ballots may be cast at City Hall Monday-Friday, between 8 AM and 5 PM.  Absentee ballots may be cast via mail by submitting an absentee ballot application to the Wahpeton City Auditor at 1900 4th St. N. Wahpeton, ND 58075-3423.

If you have questions about the ballot or voting in the special election please call Wahpeton City Hall at 642-8448 or email the City Auditor at darcieh@wahpeton.com