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Welcome to the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Insider, a newsletter that features regular updates about upcoming Dem-NPL events, legislative happenings, and news that affects North Dakotans! If you would like to have something added to the newsletter, email us at [email protected]. Spread the word of our newsletter by sharing our sign-up link today: https://demnpl.com/join-our-newsletter/.
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Upcoming Events!
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Roughrider Days Parade
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 – 8:30 AM (MDT)
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Biesiot Activities Center
398 State Ave N. Dickinson
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Walk with Merrill and Patrick in the Roughrider Days Parade in Dickinson on June 29th.
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We will provide the t-shirts!. Line up begins at 8:30 a.m., with parade at 10 a.m. (Mountain Time). Email [email protected]
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Parade lineup area is in red – 13th Ave W (between DSU and BAC); Fairway Street; & BAC parking lot
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Parade route is in green – Start at Villard & 13th Ave W, head East on Villard St, turn North at 4th Ave E, then turn West on 1st St E. Parade route ends at HWY 22/3rd Ave W
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District 19 Supporters March in Grafton Summerfest Parade
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 – 9:00 AM (CDT)
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9:00 a.m. Parade line up (parking lot just south of 5th street on the east side of LSTC campus. 10:00 a.m. SummerFest Grand Parade (route starts on 5th street by Leistikow Park, turning south on Hill Ave to 11th street). Vehicle(s) will be available for supporters with mobility limitations. Bring a friend!
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Pre-Parade Party
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – 5:30 PM (CDT)
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Jaycee Centennial Park
E. Century Ave. Bismarck
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Come and join the fun! Bring your family and friends to help decorate the Dem-NPL Parade float! Chat with our statewide and local candidates, and cheer on our volunteer walkers!
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Grilled brats and hotdogs provided. Entertainment by Chuck Suchy!
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Mandan Fourth of July Parade
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 – 8:00 AM line up, 10:00 AM Start
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Mandan Rodeo Days/Dacotah Centennial Park
2500 Longspur Trail, Mandan
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March with the Bismarck-Mandan Democratic-NPL in the Fourth of July parade!
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Summerfest at Red River Valley Fair
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Friday, July 12, 2024 – 5:30 PM (CDT)
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Red River Valley Fairgrounds
1805 Main Ave W., West Fargo
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Summerfest will be held at the Red River Valley Fair with an Ice Cream Social and Merrill Piepkorn & friends performing on the free stage. The Ice Cream Social will be held in the Hartl Ag Building.
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Tickets are $10.00 and will be available in the near future.
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Merrill Piepkorn for Governor Prairie Fire Picnic – Wyndmere
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Monday, July 15, 2024 – 11:30 AM (CDT)
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Rock Garden Park
Birch Ave. Wyndmere
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Join Merrill Piepkorn in Wyndmere! Merrill is crisscrossing the state hosting Prairie Fire Picnics! Lunch Provided–bring your lawn chairs!
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Merrill believes that if we want a bigger and better workforce, we need to be a welcoming state. We need to support public education and school lunches. People need to make a good living, have access to affordable housing and quality child care. And, a woman’s healthcare decision should never be placed in the hands of the government.
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Merrill Piepkorn for Governor Prairie Fire Picnic – Ellendale
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Monday, July 15, 2024 – 5:00 PM (CDT)
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South Park
420 2nd St S, Ellendale
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Join Merrill Piepkorn in Ellendale on July 15! Merrill is crisscrossing the state hosting Prairie Fire Picnics! Food Provided–bring your lawn chairs!
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Merrill believes that if we want a bigger and better workforce, we need to be a welcoming state. We need to support public education and school lunches. People need to make a good living, have access to affordable housing and quality child care. And, a woman’s healthcare decision should never be placed in the hands of the government.
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Merrill Piepkorn for Governor Prairie Fire Picnic – Bismarck
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – 5:30 PM (CDT)
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320 E Custer Park Street, Bismarck
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Food provided and live music 5:30-7:00 pm, July 16, at Custer Park, 320 E Custer Park Street. Bring a lawn chair.
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Join Merrill Piepkorn in Bismarck! Merrill is crisscrossing the state hosting Prairie Fire Picnics!
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Merrill Piepkorn for Governor Prairie Fire Picnic – Dickinson
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Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 11:30 AM (MDT)
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Join Merrill Piepkorn in Ellendale on July 18! Merrill is crisscrossing the state hosting Prairie Fire Picnics! Food Provided–bring your lawn chairs!
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Merrill believes that if we want a bigger and better workforce, we need to be a welcoming state. We need to support public education and school lunches. People need to make a good living, have access to affordable housing and quality child care. And, a woman’s healthcare decision should never be placed in the hands of the government.
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Flasher Parade
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Saturday, July 20, 2024 – 4:00 PM
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Buffalo Days Parade and Kickball Tournament
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 – 11:30 AM
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Behind Cashwise
410 10th St SE, Jamestown
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All supporters are welcome, from near and far, to enjoy the sites and people of Jamestown! Come explore Jamestown “beyond the Buffalo…” Put a pep in your step as we walk in the parade downtown with District and Statewide Candidates, and cheer on or join some courageous teammates who will take the kickball field near the be-a-utiful Jamestown Reservoir. It’s sure to be a day of fun with good community.
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Let’s us know you’re ready to walk or roll in the parade here: https://www.mobilize.us/northdakotademocraticnplparty/event/634766/
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District 20 Barn Dance for John Pederson
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Sunday, August 4, 2024 – 6:00 PM (CDT)
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735 153rd Ave N, Mayville
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Barn dance at Elroy Lindaas’, 2 miles E of Mayville on Hwy 200, then N 1 1/4 miles on County 12. Food and music by Merrill Piepkorn and the Radio Stars.
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Food and beverages. No alcohol.
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Burdick Dinner 2024
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Saturday, September 14, 2024 – 6:30 PM
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Delta Hotels Fargo
1635 42nd St SW, Fargo
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Celebrate ND Democrats with Statewide Candidates and Keynote Speaker: Rachel Bitecofer
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This years annual dinner will feature a keynote speaker you will not want to miss. Bitecofer is an advocate for a new strategy to win elections and with a proven record of doing so. Look no further than Michigan to see the results. The DNC has embraced her philosophy and we hope you will come hear from her in person.
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Merrill Piepkorn wants to bring a new view to Bismarck
Merrill Piepkorn has represented District 44 as a ND State Senator since 2017 and is now running for Governor of North Dakota. He wants to bring a new perspective to Bismarck in the fall, and joins Joel in the studio to talk about women's healthcare, negative campaigning, property taxes, and more.
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Dozens rally in Grand Forks for abortion rights on second anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned
"(It's been) two years since the Supreme Court did what many of us knew intellectually they might do — but in our guts, in our hearts, in our souls never thought they would do — and that's roll back rights," District 43 state Rep. Zac Ista, D-Grand Forks, said during his rally speech. "They took away fundamental rights that had been enshrined in our constitution for generations, and now here we are, two years later, fighting to get those rights back."
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Letter: Recent stories suggest ND is not safe for women
Another news story running simultaneously covered the divorce filing of the wife of expelled North Dakota Rep. Luke Simons , citing years of abuse toward her and their children. Simons was expelled from the Legislature in 2021 as a result of widespread harassment of women at the Capitol. The fact that 25 other legislators voted against expelling him indicates that there is still much work to be done to prioritize making sure that North Dakota is a safe place for women (and children!) to call home, and that tragic endings like Jody’s are prevented.
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Letter: Doug Burgum, what would your mother say?
Katherine was a living testament to what is now known as the Greatest Generation. Her selfless dedication to her family and friends, her tireless sense of duty to God and country, and her loyalty, wisdom, courage, and philanthropic works will serve as a role model for years to come.
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Doug Burgum, what would your mother say?
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North Dakota gets some domestic fertilizer production grant money
It’s funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. Erin Oban, state director for USDA rural development, said the program should help the elevator provide more fertilizer to farmers in Williams, Burke, McKenzie, Mountrail and surrounding counties.
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“We have a lot of producers up in that corner of the state and their ability to expand their production by more than 60% of what they’re currently providing will make a big difference hopefully in bringing down some fertilizer prices and keeping our farmers profitable,” said Oban
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Complaint alleges Stutsman County election worker failed to initial ballots
Alonge also received a report that the same election judge wore a pin for U.S. House candidate Rick Becker on her purse at the polling place, an apparent violation of displaying candidate signage at a polling location.
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In addition, another election worker reported that the election judge had asked him about his religious and political views while they were working the election.
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Plain Talk: U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer and Keep It Local ND
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Also on this episode, Democratic-NPL U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer, fresh off his victory in the June primary, joined to discuss his general election campaign. He wants to make it clear to North Dakota voters that a Democrat winning a statewide vote in North Dakota is "not impossible."
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"I have an experience that's closer to what most North Dakotans have experienced," he said, touting his military background and blue-collar resume. "I've been boots on the ground in the oil patch."
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Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg to plead guilty to traveling to Prague to sexually abuse a child
The plea agreement that was filed Monday, June 24, said the Republican from Grand Forks will admit in North Dakota U.S. District Court that he traveled between June 24, 2011, and Nov. 1, 2016, to Prague with intentions to sexually abuse a minor. The charge carries a maximum punishment of 30 years in prison.
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Letter: Give young people a reason to stay in ND
This state clearly discourages our young people from staying here. More hate legislation was passed last year in Bismarck than ever. If you look at our current government, and believe that ALL children learn better if they have lunch, you may choose to leave ND.
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Tribune editorial: Harsher laws no guarantee of less crime
The Tribune Editorial Board isn’t convinced mandatory sentences will solve the problem. Taking away the chance of parole also takes away motivation to reform and live a clean life. Some inmates need to serve their full sentence; parole shouldn’t be automatic. But we shouldn’t take away the discretion of judges and parole boards.
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North Dakota state prisons reached their capacity of 1,624 male inmates last July. The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is shifting more inmates to county jails to address overcrowding. The department also said the overcrowding problem could have been a lot worse without the help of transition programs to help inmates find adequate employment, housing and transportation.
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Understanding Ray Holmberg's Plea Agreement
Dane DeKrey, Ringstrom Dekrey Law, is in studio to talk about the details found in Ray Holmberg's plea agreement and how the next steps may play out on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness.
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June is Home Ownership month! USDA Rural Development elaborates on accomplishments
Erin Oban is the North Dakota state director for USDA Rural Development, and is a former North Dakota State Senator. She joins Joel to talk about June being Home Ownership month. She highlights investments and programs the USDA Rural Development makes to support safe, affordable, and accessible housing in rural communities throughout North Dakota.
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Don't miss these national stories!
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Biden bounces back from bad debate with energetic Raleigh rally
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He hammered Trump as an extremist on abortion rights and a threat to the future of American democracy if elected again. Using a teleprompter and feeding off the energy of the crowd, he attacked his opponent in ways that were missing from the debate stage.
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"That is what is at stake in America this election: your freedom, your democracy, America itself is at stake," he said.
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Trump Lied...
“Now getting some backup from a Republican, former Congressman Adam Kinzinger is now officially endorsing [President Biden]. … Kinzinger has been a vocal critic of the former president. He said while he doesn't agree with President Biden on everything, and as a life-long conservative he never thought he would see himself endorsing a Democrat, but he said the stakes are simply too high in this race saying he is backing Biden because of his, quote, unwavering support for democracy.”
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Compete in EVERY Race: Two Under-the-Radar WINNABLE Senate races Florida & North Dakota
To keep democracy’s head above water in 2024 the Democrats need what’s called a trifecta - meaning the Presidency, the House and the Senate - and keeping the senate is going to be a tough slog because Democrats have what’s called a “bad map”. So today, instead of talking about the must win swing races we hear about all the time, we’re going to discuss two Senate races that almost no-one is paying attention to. Two Senate races practically no-one is investing in, because it’s assumed they’ve already been won by Republicans when the truth is they haven’t. American Democrats often function in this weird defeatist culture where we keep fighting over the same 6 states and seeding other states to Republicans with the assumption they’re lost and no Democrat can ever win there. It’s not fair to the people who have different opinions in those states. It’s not fair to the people who lose their rights thanks to Republican policies, and it’s not democratic. People should have a candidate to vote for, and that candidate should have the opportunity to win. So today’s episode includes two women, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (or DMP) from Florida and Katrina Christiansen from North Dakota. We’re going to hear their stories and remind ourselves that no state should be written off. That everybody deserves a chance to be represented in America and with so much on the line, we need to support every Democrat running. The party might not be focusing on these two races, but We the People, should be.
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In Philly, Democrats appear hopeful despite ‘subdued’ performance from Biden
“He kept his calm even though it was apparent that Trump was intentionally trying to gaslight him and make him upset and discredit his efforts,” she said. “But Joe kept his cool, and Trump was unsuccessful at, I guess, painting him as a villain.”
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Supreme Court rules for Jan. 6 rioter challenging obstruction charge
On Jan. 6, 2021, prosecutors said, Fischer joined the crowd breaching the Capitol from the east side. “Charge!” he yelled again and again before he pushed forward toward a police line while yelling, “Motherf-----s!” the government says.
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Adam Kinzinger backs Biden
“Now getting some backup from a Republican, former Congressman Adam Kinzinger is now officially endorsing [President Biden]. … Kinzinger has been a vocal critic of the former president. He said while he doesn't agree with President Biden on everything, and as a life-long conservative he never thought he would see himself endorsing a Democrat, but he said the stakes are simply too high in this race saying he is backing Biden because of his, quote, unwavering support for democracy.”
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Conservative US lawmakers are pushing for an end to no-fault divorce
On the increase in divorces, Vance said in 2021: “One of the great tricks that I think the sexual revolution pulled on the American populace” is the idea that “these marriages were fundamentally, you know, they were maybe even violent, but certainly they were unhappy, and so getting rid of them and making it easier for people to shift spouses like they change their underwear, that’s going to make people happier in the long term”.
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VP Harris: In state after state, we are seeing 'Trump abortion bans'
Monday marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Vice President Kamala Harris and abortion rights advocate Hadley Duvall, whose abortion rights ad helped Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear win re-election, join Morning Joe for an exclusive interview.
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Trump’s Shameless, Corrupt Wooing of Plutocrats Is Suddenly Backfiring
To be sure, we shouldn’t be sanguine about where corporate support for Trump will end up. If those who do fear Trump will sabotage U.S. democracy don’t ever make this public, it will do little good. Conversely, corporate leaders who profess confidence that democracy will hold under Trump—or say they fear retaliation—might be just giving themselves cover to stick with Trump and take a position motivated by what (they think) benefits their bottom lines.
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I’m pregnant. I’m traveling. I’m terrified.
My family reunion is in South Carolina. Essential care for my high-risk pregnancy is not.
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"Power grab": Supreme Court guts agency power, posing "devastating" environmental risks
"Something very sinister is afoot here," United for Democracy's senior adviser Meagan Hatcher-Mays said. United for Democracy is an activist organization that specifically focuses on studying Supreme Court cases. "Look, this is a gift to the Koch network. This is a gift to Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo and all of these people who are paying for the justices to go on private jets and to sail on yachts to Bali. These same people who are paying Clarence Thomas's relatives' school tuition, these are the same people who want Chevron deference to be overturned. This decision today is a gift to those benefactors."
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The Century Club supports our year-round work to build party infrastructure supporting candidate recruitment, local district and regional leadership, issue-based education, and tools for Dem-NPL success.
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Help us elect great Democrats up and down the ballot!
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The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is launching a new grassroots program called “Neighbor to Neighbor” where volunteers will connect with voters in your community to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. As a volunteer, you will be responsible for connecting with voters in 25 homes in your neighborhood or friends and family to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot about 3-4 times this year.
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Grassroots organizers are the lifeblood of the Dem-NPL! Sign up to volunteer with the Dem-NPL!
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