(for Participating in Democracy!)

North Dakota Native Vote witnessed a steady stream of voters that showed up to snag the vote on November 5th at New Town Civic Center, Sioux County Courthouse and Fort Totten Community Center. Because you guys voted we now have 3 Native American candidates with house seats and 1 with a senate seat! The results are your proof that your vote matters and is powerful! Even if it feels otherwise in certain races, votes do add up. The NDNV staff handed out hot cocoa (in Sioux County), waters (New Town) and coffee (Fort Totten) along with sweet treats, stickers, buttons, pens, shirts, cups, water bottles and tote bags to voters throughout the day. 
 “For the first time ever, two of our tribes have been able to elect candidates of their choice,” Donaghy said in a statement. “Candidates who are trusted leaders in their communities that know the issues and will work to ensure tribal sovereignty is considered in the legislative process.”

The voters who did make the trip to the Sioux County Courthouse on Election Day received a warm welcome, not only from election workers but also from North Dakota Native Vote, an advocacy organization striving to improve Native American voter turnout. Members of the organization served hot chocolate and gave away T-shirts to voters in a tent outside the courthouse.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our shared mission.

Pilamayaye! Wopida! Maacagiraac! Miigwetch!