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North Dakota tribal leaders see Burgum as an ally in Interior, energy role

Burgum will succeed Interior Secretary Deb Haaland of New Mexico
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Election
District 4A race achieves better Native turnout at polls
Fort Berthold reelects Lisa Finley-DeVille over Ron Brugh, 64-36%
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
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After the Election: Work continues for Indigenous nations
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North Dakota election observers report more education needed on set-aside ballots
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North Dakotans re-elect Public Service Commission Chair Randy Christmann over Native candidate
By Adrianna Adame
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Former President Donald Trump on the cusp of a second term after victories in swing states
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Troubles at the ballot box: Tribal IDs often aren’t accepted
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North Dakota sees strong early voting numbers, signaling ‘enthusiasm’
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What Project 2025 has to say about Native communities
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Public Service Commission incumbent prioritizes utility reliability, efficiency
By Grace Fiori
Election
Sharing addiction story ‘so worth it,’ Kathryn Burgum says
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North Dakota Native Vote selected for Bush Prize
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North Dakota could elect first Indigenous utilities commissioner: Balloting begins
By Grace Fiori
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2024 Election Guide from Bismarck Documenters
By Buffalo's Fire
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Election Spotlight: Key issues for American Indian communities in North Dakota
By Adrianna Adame
District 9
Tribes, state argue redistricting case to federal appeals court
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The Native vote dilemma
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Indigenous Peoples Day events focus on election
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files new lawsuit over DAPL
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North Dakota tribes eligible for state grant to promote voter access
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