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Valley City Voters to Choose New Mayor, City Commissioners
Two candidates vie for mayor, four vie for two city commissioner seats, and four compete for three park board positions.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:11pm
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As Valley City voters prepare to choose new civic leaders, the quiet solemnity of the city hall building reflects the gravity of the upcoming election.Valley City TodayVoters in Valley City, North Dakota will head to the polls on June 9th to elect a new mayor, two city commissioners, and three park board members. The mayoral race features two candidates: Brian Mindt and Mike Bishop. For the two open city commissioner seats, four individuals are running: David Kline, Duane 'Dewey' Magnuson, Jeffrey Erickson, and Peyton Puckett. And the three open park board positions have drawn four candidates: Dick Gulmon, Kirk Olson, Seth Hanson, and William 'Buff' Murray.
Why it matters
This election will determine the leadership and direction of Valley City's government for the next several years, impacting key issues like infrastructure, economic development, and community services. Voter turnout will be crucial, as these local races are often decided by a small number of ballots.
The details
The mayoral race pits two longtime Valley City residents against each other. Brian Mindt has served on the city commission for the past eight years, while Mike Bishop is a local business owner making his first run for elected office. For the city commission, the four candidates bring a mix of political experience and community involvement. And the park board race features a diverse slate of candidates with backgrounds in parks, recreation, and environmental conservation.
- The citywide election will be held on June 9, 2026.
- Early voting begins on May 26, 2026.
The players
Brian Mindt
An eight-year veteran of the Valley City Commission who is running for mayor.
Mike Bishop
A local business owner making his first run for elected office as a candidate for mayor.
David Kline
One of four candidates running for the two open city commissioner seats.
Duane 'Dewey' Magnuson
One of four candidates running for the two open city commissioner seats.
Jeffrey Erickson
One of four candidates running for the two open city commissioner seats.
Peyton Puckett
One of four candidates running for the two open city commissioner seats.
Dick Gulmon
One of four candidates running for the three open park board positions.
Kirk Olson
One of four candidates running for the three open park board positions.
Seth Hanson
One of four candidates running for the three open park board positions.
William 'Buff' Murray
One of four candidates running for the three open park board positions.
What’s next
Early voting for the June 9th election begins on May 26th. The final day to register to vote is May 30th.
The takeaway
This election will be a pivotal moment for Valley City as voters choose new leadership to guide the community's future. Key issues like infrastructure, economic development, and parks and recreation will be on the ballot, making voter participation crucial.
