Campaign finance rules in North Dakota are getting a long-overdue tune-up. With an overwhelming 85-5 vote, the House passed updates that aim to simplify deadlines, clarify reporting standards, and make the system more transparent for the public. While donor thresholds are inching[...]
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Port: Minot mayoral candidate is delinquent on more than $13,000 in property taxes
Minot voters will soon choose a new mayor—just two years into the current term—after Tom Ross resigned over misconduct earlier this month. Now, a special election is on the horizon, and one candidate campaigning on “transparency and accountability” is drawing scrutiny of[...]
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North Dakota governor signs bill banning approval, ranked choice voting in elections
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has signed a bill banning ranked-choice and approval voting across the state, ending the use of alternative voting systems in all elections. Supporters say the move will ensure consistency and protect trust in the electoral process. The[...]
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Gov. Armstrong signs 2 bills affecting North Dakota political communications, advertising
In a political age shaped by deepfakes and disinformation, North Dakota lawmakers are drawing a line. Two new laws, signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong, aim to bring clarity—and accountability—to modern campaigning. One requires bold disclaimers on political content generated with AI. The[...]
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Council Member Paul Pitner Announces Bid for Mayor
Minot’s mayoral race just gained another familiar name. City Councilman Paul Pitner has thrown his hat into the ring, becoming the third sitting alderman to step forward since Tom Ross resigned earlier this month. Pitner, who’s served since 2018, says he’s running[...]
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North Dakota Senate passes bill to standardize election laws, remove power from localities
North Dakota is moving to put all elections under one rulebook — the state’s. A new bill advancing through the Legislature would prevent cities and counties, even those with home rule authority, from setting election laws that conflict with state standards. Supporters[...]
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Meet Minot mayor candidate Rob Fuller
Rob Fuller, a Minot native, city council member, and former banker, has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Minot. Fuller’s campaign is focused on transparency, accountability, and supporting local businesses. His platform includes streamlining city operations, reducing wasteful spending, and prioritizing long-term[...]
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Acting Minot mayor Mark Jantzer announces candidacy for position
Minot’s special mayoral election now has its first official candidate. Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer announced he’s running to complete the term left open by former Mayor Tom Ross, who resigned earlier this month. Jantzer has served on the Minot City Council since[...]
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Resolution raising constitutional ballot measure threshold to 60% passes North Dakota Senate
A bill raising the public vote threshold to 60% to approve constitutional ballot measures in North Dakota passed the Senate Wednesday on a 33-13 vote. House Resolution 3003, sponsored by Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, would require a 60% threshold to pass both[...]
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Signature threshold met for Minot mayoral special election
Minot voters will get their say in who fills the city’s vacant mayor’s seat. City officials confirmed this week that enough signatures were gathered to trigger a special election, following the recent resignation of Mayor Tom Ross. City officials confirmed the petition[...]
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Port: The NDGOP’s endorsement process has been corrupted, and the party is powerless to do anything about it
In North Dakota politics, winning the Republican endorsement is often the same as winning the election. So it matters—deeply—how those endorsements are decided. But right now, there’s no single rulebook. Local party districts are skirting state GOP guidelines, locking out challengers and[...]
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Lawmakers pass ban on approval, ranked-choice voting in North Dakota
Fargo voters embraced approval voting years ago, hoping for a fairer, more representative local election process. Now, that experiment may be coming to an end. Lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban approval and ranked-choice voting statewide—despite Fargo’s clear support for[...]
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Petition signing available for mayoral election
With Mayor Tom Ross stepping down, the question now is how his replacement should be chosen. By law, voters have 15 days from his resignation to petition for a special election. If enough signatures are gathered, the city would hold an election—though[...]
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Letter: A bill in Congress threatens every American’s right to vote
Right now, Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote—including you. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would require every voter to provide specific citizenship documents, such as a passport or an[...]
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North Dakotans to vote on changes to 2022 term limits measure
North Dakota voters approved legislative term limits in 2022—but now lawmakers are asking if those voters might want a second look. On Wednesday, the House reversed course and passed a resolution that could change how term limits are calculated and who has[...]
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Minot citizens weigh in on how to fill mayoral vacancy
Minot’s leadership table has an empty chair, and the debate over how to fill it is heating up. After Mayor Tom Ross stepped down, the city council moved to appoint his replacement from within—but not everyone’s on board. Some residents are pushing[...]