Tag: Elections

Port: North Dakota lawmakers may finally get ballot measure reforms right

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Reforming North Dakota’s ballot measure process isn’t a headline-grabber, but it should be. House Concurrent Resolution 3003 proposes requiring a 60% supermajority to amend the state constitution—a sensible safeguard for our most consequential laws. Critics argue this undermines direct democracy, but it’s worth considering: should laws be shaped by fleeting majorities or broad consensus? Rob

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How to Make America Great: A Visionary Manifesto from the Woman Who Ran for President in 1872

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In 1872, long before the 19th Amendment gave women a voice at the ballot box, Victoria Woodhull shook America by running for President, with none other than Frederick Douglass as her running mate. Born into poverty and adversity, Woodhull was a force of nature. Her campaign was bold, her ideas revolutionary, and she challenged societal

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Counterpoint: The Electoral College Must Be Reformed

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By: Rob Richie, Inside Sources |

For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: The Electoral College Protects Minority Views and Discourages Fraud.” How we elect our presidents has never been more broken — and that’s saying something for an Electoral College system subject to more proposed constitutional amendments than any other topic. We urgently need popular vote elections that treat every voter equally

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Point: The Electoral College Protects Minority Views and Discourages Fraud

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By: Dan Greenberg, Inside Sources |

For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: The Electoral College Must Be Reformed.” The Framers of the U.S. Constitution designed a unique system to choose our president in 1787: the Electoral College. More than two centuries later, it remains an invaluable institution that helps safeguard us against the tyranny of the majority and vote fraud. Back then,

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Ballot measure resolution a roadblock to democratic process

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By: Amy Jacobson, North Dakota Monitor |

The people of North Dakota deserve better than [House Concurrent Resolution 3003](https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo3003.html?bill_year=2025&bill_number=3003) — a proposal at the state legislature that would undermine our rights and our civic powers as citizens. This resolution, like last year’s Measure 2, is an attack on our ability to shape our future through citizen-initiated ballot measures. It’s designed to silence us by

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Port: This bill, effectively ending primaries, is how a political party commits suicide

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Within the Republican Party, a fierce debate is underway about how candidates should make their way onto the November ballot. At the heart of this debate is House Bill 1424, championed by Rep. Ben Koppelman. This bill aims to end the state’s open primary system, claiming that candidate selection should be the domain of party

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Election ‘Pot’pourri

by: Jim Maxson  |  

One of my favorite quotes is from 1966 when longtime California state senator Dick Tuck was defeated. His comment to the media was, “The people have spoken, the bastards.” At my age, having been on both losing political teams and winning political teams, I prefer a more gracious approach. On a more cynical note, however,

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Gubernatorial Election Reflections

by: Jim Maxson  |  

Upon digestion of the North Dakota primary elections, a few things have surfaced. For all practical purposes, it is arguable that Lt. Governor Tammy Miller has been the acting Governor of North Dakota for about one year while Governor Burgum has been traveling the country running for President, Vice President, a cabinet position, or whatever.

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Write-in Candidates Fill Field for November County Commission Election

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Four write-in candidates for seats on the Ward County Commission have qualified for the November general election. Two declared candidates, Shelly Weppler and Jedidiah Rader were unofficially qualified at the close of Tuesday’s primary election, but write-in candidates needed at least 300 votes and remain in the top six overall to qualify for the November

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2024 Local Election & Local Primary Results

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Below are election results that have been posted to the Secretary of State’s tracking system. Minot City Council Minot Park Board Minot Public School Board Ward County Commissioner (Primary) Ms. Weppler and Mr. Rader advance to the November election. If write in candidates receive 300 votes they advance to the November election. Declared write-in candidates

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Today’s City Council Choices Brought to You By #MakeMinot

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

As you (hopefully) head to the polls today, one of the races you’ll be asked to decide – if you live in Minot – is who to choose for Minot’s City Council. When you get to that portion of the ballot, you’ll encounter seven names. You’ll only get to choose three of them. Hopefully you

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A Satirical Sampling of Your Election Day Choices

by: Jim Maxson  |  

Soon our North Dakota Primary Election will be over. So many choices. Which gubernatorial candidate to vote for? The lying lawyer or the lying CEO? Or, are they both telling the truth? Shall we vote for the guy with gelled hair and designer glassess running for Congress who brandishes an assault weapon, or pity him

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Candidate Questionnaire: Sell Minot!

by: MinotVoice  |  

A 28-year-old female medical doctor, finishing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, has three job offers of equal pay and professional environments: Minot, Duluth, and Billings.

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Candidate Questionnaire: The Property Tax Hero?

by: MinotVoice  |  

Suspend reality for a moment. Instead of the office you are seeking, imagine you are elected Dictator of Minot for a 15-year term.

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Candidate Questionnaire: Stay Nice or Get Real?

by: MinotVoice  |  

However, only members who live within a certain neighborhood pay membership fees, while others from surrounding areas enjoy the club’s benefits without contributing financially.

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Candidate Questionnaire: To Each Their Own?

by: MinotVoice  |  

As the HOA president, how would you vote on their request and what would you consider as you decided?

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