ND Constitutional measure

[Obi-Wan]

I think this is to important for ND to be buried on the political page - WE NEED A LARGE NO VOTE

Why would they have a Constitutional measure placed on a primary election where typically 20% of ND eligible voters vote when a general election typically has around a 60% turnout. Looks to me the legislator doesn't like initiated measures and want to limit was the average citizen can do. I believe their hope is by putting this on a primary election and counting on typical turnout 10.01% of eligible ND voters could change the ND constitution.

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.sos.nd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/elections/2026-primary-measure-guide.pdf

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.sos.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/elections/election-results-pdfs/statistics-turnout.pdf

 

[Duckslayer100]

They're worried about being embarrassed when the free school meals are made into a constitutional law, since they failed to listen to the people and pass it on their own (thus having more control over it).

 

[labhunter66]

They're worried about being embarrassed when the free school meals are made into a constitutional law, since they failed to listen to the people and pass it on their own (thus having more control over it).

That school lunch measure should not pass and it definitely should not be enshrined in the constitution. I'm all for helping pay for kids meals who's parents cannot afford it but there is no reason for us to pay for meals for kids who's parents can afford it. Isn't that basic parenting? Taking care of your kids.