As a North Dakota legislator I will...
Vote to support the right to human life.
Vote to support our protected right to self-defense.
Vote to support election integrity.
Vote to support expanding education freedom.
Vote to support our protected right to due process & privacy.
Vote to support, strengthen, and protect property rights for North Dakota citizens.
As a North Dakota legislator I will not...
Vote to suppress the speech of citizens or their ability to peacefully assemble.
Vote for any budget or spending bill that is inefficient or wasteful.
Vote to give any new or expanded power to the federal government.
Vote to delegate legislative power to the judicial or executive branch.
Vote to take away the innocence of the child.
Support government lockdowns of businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations.
How was The Pledge created?
The Pledge was inspired by the North Dakota State Constitution’s “Declaration of Rights” and the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution, because these two documents outline the set of rules and values which all North Dakota citizens have agreed to live by. These 12 commitments set a reasonable, fair, and clear standard by which North Dakotans can judge their elected officials.
This contract between legislators and their constituents is written down and in full public view for anyone who wants to see it. No tricks and no spin. In fact, we invite all legislators from all political parties to meet with us and learn more about The Pledge and become signers.
Signing The Pledge is a sign of loyalty to these values, not a pledge of loyalty to an organization or any special interests. If anything, the only special interests represented by the Pledge are the citizens of North Dakota.
How do I know if my lawmaker has signed The Pledge?
Citizens Alliance of North Dakota asks all 94 North Dakota state representatives and 47 state senators to sign The Pledge. Sign up to become a Citizen Pledge Champion to receive regular updates on Pledge Signers and whether your lawmaker is voting to uphold their commitment.
What happens when a lawmaker signs The Pledge?
Lawmakers who honor the Pledge receive intense support in their district, including:
- Digital and print advertising on lawmaker votes and issues stances
- Thank you notes, emails and phone calls from constituents
- Voter education on key issues that align with The Pledge
- Townhall opportunities
- Realtime legislative alerts to constituents
What happens when a lawmaker betrays or ignores The Pledge?
When a lawmaker signs The Pledge, they agree to be held publicly accountable. When they break this agreement we make sure their constituents are aware, utilizing tools such as:
- Digital and print advertising on lawmaker votes and issues stances
- Letter, email and text updates on their voting record
- Realtime legislative alerts to constituents
- Educational videos, cartoons and infographics
How does CAND score lawmakers?
Good Standing
Legislators in this zone are committed to upholding The Pledge and working hard defending North Dakota values.
Questionable Standing
Legislators in this zone are showing signs of abandoning The Pledge and need encouragement to keep defending North Dakota values.
Bad Standing
Legislators in this zone have chosen to ignore or abandon The Pledge and should be questioned if they are aligned with North Dakota values and the oath they took to uphold the North Dakota and U.S. Constitutions.
Our goal is to bring honesty and integrity back to North Dakota politics. True to our mission, we provide ample opportunity for Pledge Signers to have input into the scoring process. We host periodic check-ins during the legislative session where lawmakers can push back on how we score individual bills by providing different perspectives on legislation. For Pledge Signers in bad standing, we host virtual town halls with their constituents where they have a chance to defend their voting record as it relates to The Pledge in a respectful and civil environment.