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County Commissioner District 3

This seat represents District 3, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan

Paul J Schmitz is a former Golden Valley County Commissioner who was the board's vice chair in 2019. Schmitz has also served on the county Zoning Board and the county Social Services Board.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Rory Farstveet is a Golden Valley County Commissioner who returned to his family's dairy farm in Beach after playing football at Dickinson State University. Farstveet, an NAIA Hall of Fame honoree, has represented the commission on the Roosevelt Custer and Airport boards.

Sources: vip.sos.nd.gov · resultsnd.sos.nd.gov