FAQ

The North Dakota Constitution has faced proposed changes in every election cycle over the past decade as a mere simple majority is all that is required to change the state constitution.

By comparison, the US Constitution is seldom changed and requires a rigorous process and a supermajority for approval. The North Dakota constitution should be afforded a higher level of respect.

Changing our constitution is serious business with long lasting implications and should not be taken lightly. A 60% threshold will ensure only measures that are well conceived, effectively communicated and overwhelmingly supported by the people of North Dakota get added to our state’s constitution.

Plus, it aligns with requiring a supermajority of states to approve any changes to the U.S. Constitution before it becomes law.

Focusing on a single issue will improve the transparency of the intent of the measure and help voters better understand the measure’s meaning and impact.

We are a grassroots organization of North Dakotans led by co-chairs Major Gen. (ret) Mike Haugen and Jeff Zarling – small business owner in Williston.

We are dedicated to good government and protecting our state constitution. We are concerned with the numerous and continuous initiatives targeting the state constitution.