North Dakota would be the first state to set an age limit for U.S. Senate and House candidates under a measure that could go before voters in June, though it's unclear whether a state limit on federal officeholders would violate the U.S. Constitution. The move comes at a time of heightened interest in the topic given the advanced age of some congressional leaders and the leading presidential candidates in both parties. At least one political observer said the move could be an effort to create a test case for the nation.
Rep. Kelly Armstrong’s decision to try to become governor isn’t unprecedented in state history. In fact, in North Dakota, jumping from the House to something bigger is rather common.
North Dakota's House seat has served as springboard for a number of politicians - Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports jamestownsun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jamestownsun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The political identity of North Dakota changes over time. North Dakota’s first identity emerged when the Dakota Territory was split into North Dakota and South Dakota in 1889. Statehood was
The most recent farming crisis occurred in the 1980s. Issues began the decade before as farmers began taking on more debt for land and equipment. Farm debt doubled between 1978 and 1984. Then record production made commodity prices fall, an embargo against the USSR decreased exports, and the price of farmland continued to increase. All of these factors displaced many farmers and ranchers.