County Auditor
What does this office do?
- Catching waste or fraud in county programs
- Handling county payroll, payments, or elections, in some counties
- Reporting to the public on county spending
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jaden Lorraine Schmidt is the Oliver County auditor and also handles county planning and zoning; Schmidt farms and ranches in the county. In 2025 testimony to state lawmakers, Schmidt defended local control over where energy projects are built.
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov