North Dakota Supreme Court justices Lisa Fair McEvers and Jerod Tufte have announced their candidacy for chief justice after Justice Jon Jensen announced last week he will step down from the helm. The position is selected by a vote of the five[...]
Tag: Elections
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New rules against election disinformation among bills set to pass in Manitoba
Manitoba lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session with a flurry of bills that touch on some of the biggest political tensions of the moment — from election integrity to housing to taxes. One headline measure targets election disinformation, including AI-generated deepfakes, with[...]
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Former Republican lawmaker challenges North Dakota law on false political ads
A former North Dakota lawmaker is taking aim at one of the state’s political guardrails. Brandon Prichard, a controversial figure known for his hard-edged attacks on fellow Republicans, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn North Dakota’s corrupt practices law —[...]
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On This Day | The Case Against Women Voting (By a Man)
Mr. President, I have said that I thought suffrage would be a loss for women. I think so because suffrage implies not merely the casting of the ballot, the gentle and peaceful fall of the snow-flake, but suffrage, if it means anything,[...]
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On This Day | The Case for Women Voting (By Women)
But if the science of government consisted only in the raising of armies and war carnage, then let men keep control of it. But if good government means pure food, pure drugs, good roads, clean streets, better education, sanitary school-rooms, better homes[...]
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New, old ideas do nothing for election integrity
Some ideas just don’t age well — and Nebraska is being asked to revisit two of them. A new petition drive aims to hand-count every ballot and scrap the state’s split electoral vote system in favor of a winner-take-all approach. Critics say[...]
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Williston chamber of commerce to host forum for locals planning to run for office
Running for office can feel daunting, but in Williston, there’s a new way to learn the ropes — with coffee and conversation. The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second “Policies & Pastries” forum, a monthly series designed to help[...]
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A Michigan town hopes to stop a data center with a 2026 ballot initiative
When residents of Augusta Township first heard whispers of a massive data center coming to their quiet corner of Michigan, few grasped how quickly it would upend local life. Within weeks, neighbors became organizers, signatures filled petitions, and friendships fractured over questions[...]
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Does North Dakota lead the nation in low voter turnout?
No. North Dakota’s voter turnout may not always shine, but it isn’t scraping the bottom, either. And recent online discussions suggesting we're bringing up the bottom among the 50 states is not a reflection of the true information. Sabrina Halvorson with North[...]
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On This Day | Election Chicanery
Again an organized attempt is being made to inflict prohibition on the people of North Dakota at a time when thousands of men and women are outside the state serving in the armed forces. -- September 14, 1944 | The Ward County[...]
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On This Day | Early Voter Research
Polls similar to this one are being taken by country papers throughout the nation and The Independent will publish the results from other states in future issues. -- September 10, 1936 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It The surveys[...]
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Port: What voters should care about, and what they actually care about
In politics, what should matter and what does matter aren’t always the same. Democrats—especially in North Dakota—are learning that the hard way. Warnings about threats to democracy or Republican ethics scandals aren’t moving voters nearly as much as the cost of groceries[...]
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Minot City Council seeks applicants for vacant council seat
With a new mayor sworn in and a council seat left vacant, Minot’s City Council is moving quickly to fill the gap. Applications are open through August 28 for residents interested in stepping into local leadership. The appointment process may prevent a[...]
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On This Day | Make a Mark of Any Kind
YOU CAN MAKE ANY KIND of a mark in your ballot squares when voting, Attorney General Wally Warner says. The ballot calls for an X and sometimes election clerks throw out ballots in which marks other than X’s are used. Warner says[...]
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Following the Money in Minot’s Mayoral Race
In the recent Minot mayoral race, the second-leading fundraiser received only thirty-two more votes than the third-place finisher, who raised zero—yes, zero—campaign donations. At first impression, that makes Minot a political outlier. It raises some interesting questions (at least to nerds). What[...]
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Weighing in on Minot’s Mayoral Election
It is arguable that the recent special election in Minot regarding the mayoral race was a waste of money. The winner will only serve from August 2025 until June 2026. That said, it may well have been worth it as a snapshot[...]