ND: Civic Engagement & Voting
Monday, April 15, 2024
ND spring election: Local races round out ballots
Voters are consistently reminded to pay attention to local elections. But in 2024, North Dakota groups are stressing that message even more with …
Poll puts spotlight on political violence concerns in U.S.
Local election leaders in North Dakota do not feel like political violence is something they will encounter but a new national poll added to the list …
Study: Working class woefully underrepresented in state legislatures
In North Dakota and all other states, the backgrounds of people serving in state legislatures largely leave out a key demographic, the working class…
Possible public-comment overhaul stirs backlash in Fargo
Public comment has long been a staple of local government meetings. But in North Dakota and other parts of the country, this engagement tool faces a …
ND election administrator: Prepare for long waits if hand counting advances
Petitions are being circulated for a potential ballot question in North Dakota that calls for the state to go back to counting votes by hand during el…
Legal wrangling continues over redistricting for ND tribal areas
CLARIFICATION: North Dakota Native Vote Board Chair Wes Davis isn't opposed to having all affected tribes in the same district. His comment …
ND poll suggests voters aren't thrilled with legislative policy
A majority of likely voters in North Dakota oppose controversial policy moves at the state level, including efforts to add more hurdles for …
Tribal advocates want more public accommodations for DAPL process
Public comment on an aspect of the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline runs through mid-December. In the meantime, Native American voices are …
ND tribal advocates: Community work matters in redistricting cases
North Dakota is one step closer to getting a full sense of how the courts view redistricting challenges in tribal areas. Legal representatives say …
ND property tax plan spurs debate about hurting local schools, governments
There are warnings of cuts to municipal governments and schools, and some loss of local control for budget decisions, amid efforts to eliminate …
ND film screening aims to highlight contributions from election workers
This coming Saturday, North Dakotans will get a chance to see how election workers go to great lengths to ensure a safe and secure voting process…
As 2024 vote looms, ND Tribal advocates ramp up outreach
While North Dakota does not have voter registration, civic engagement groups say efforts are still needed to help underserved populations get …