While this is not a presidential election year, several key races and local ballot measures are being decided.

A West Fargo native is chosen to serve as North Dakota’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction. Governor Kelly Armstrong announces West Fargo School District Business Manager Levi Bachmeier will take over for outgoing Kirsten Baesler.

Most states open their polls at 7 a.m. local time. Others start voting as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 10 a.m. What time do polls open on Election Day, Nov. 4? Here’s what to know for all 50 states. Arizona: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Connecticut: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota will get a new schools superintendent on Tuesday, Oct. 21, when Gov. Kelly Armstrong announces his appointment to replace Kirsten Baesler, who’s leaving for a federal education post.

State officials have tapped former Office of Management and Budget Director Pam Sharp to fill one of the three open seats on the North Dakota Ethics Commission, but remain divided on the reappointment of one commissioner.

Locals in Williston who are thinking about running for office will have an opportunity to attend a forum where they can learn about everything from campaigning to what it means to actually serve.