North Dakota Native Vote to host online candidate training

October 14, 2025

North Dakota Native Vote will hold a candidate training online on Oct. 16 and 17, offering two half-day sessions from 12-4 p.m. The sessions will cover campaign strategy, public speaking, storytelling, understanding systems of power and ways to support other campaigns, according to an announcement by the organization.

The training aims to encourage more Native Americans to run for office and serve in elected roles in North Dakota and beyond. Robert Bird Horse, a Hunkpapa Lakota from Standing Rock, will lead the sessions. Nicole Donaghy, executive director of North Dakota Native Vote, said the program is designed to be accessible and to promote leadership and representation for the state’s Native communities. Registration is available online at bit.ly/NDNV2025.

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