We continue to have readers contact us with alleged violations of laws regarding political campaigns. For example, of a more serious nature, we’ve written in the past about Bismarck Mayor Mike Seminary and what appears to be multiple violations of North Dakota’s Corrupt Practices Law. Lately, we’ve both received complaints – and seen others on social media – regarding improper placement of campaign signs.
If you’re part of an official political campaign or simply placing signs on your own, it may serve you well to familiarize yourself with a document provided by the North Dakota Secretary of State titled, “Helpful Campaign Practices: North Dakota Votes 2018“. The list of “Campaign Don’ts” on page of 11 may be particularly helpful.
Not only can failure to comply with laws regarding political campaigns become a legal issue, but it can alienate part of an electorate and cause more harm than good for desired candidates.
Don’t forget to participate in the political process by voting on June 12th.
T. Arthur Mason is a native North Dakotan who has spent nearly all of his life in the Peace Garden State. As the third of four children in Western North Dakota, Mason grew to appreciate family and the outdoors. Some of his fondest memories are annual deer hunts with family and friends.
In his early teenage years, faith became a central part of T. Arthur Mason's life. He and the majority of his family attend church together on a weekly basis and find this a fulfilling aspect of their lives.
Through the influence of his father, T. Arthur Mason became intrigued with politics. As a boy, he attended political events with his father and enjoyed the friendships that resulted as a byproduct of those political associations. As Mason grew older, he became convinced that the quote often attributed to Thomas Jefferson was true, "That government is best which governs least."
Today, T. Arthur Mason enjoys time with his wife and children, an occasional hunt, and an increasingly active life on the political scene. This blog is the fulfillment of a dream to design a web site in the realm of politics and to advocate for the principles of Liberty and constitutionally limited government.
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