ELECTION
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Coleman out of 2014 campaigns
By Don Davis Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman will not run for office in 2014, meaning there will be no rematch with Al Franken that many Republicans wanted. In a series of Tweets late Thursday, Colema...
Posted on 3/7/13 at 11:30 PM
NEW PLATEAUS In the Not-Now
What does it say about Americans that the public is already starting to talk about candidates for president for 2016? Eckhart Tolle wrote in his book The Power of Now that mankind is threatened by ou...
Posted on 2/18/13 at 11:27 AM
CUTE N' COMFY Election 2012: getting informed, caring about politics
I voted for my first time this year, and I'm proud to say I was an informed voter. For the first time in my life, I've cared about politics. My professor Deneen Gilmour is to thank. She was the one th...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 9:56 PM
THE NEW FORTY Perfect timing...
Tonight I had the honor and privilege to have dinner with three veterans and Kaarin Remmich of NDSU's Military and Veteran Services office. The veterans - my son Noah, Dr. Berlin Nelson (from NDSU), a...
Posted on 11/6/12 at 11:22 PM
STAFF BLOG NIE ROCKS! Elections Word Search
In celebration of election day, here's a word search with words relating to the election. Print out and enjoy! To download click on the following link: http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/ELECTION...
Posted on 11/6/12 at 3:51 PM
Heitkamp hides out after winning ND Senate race 
After scratching out a victory in North Dakota's hotly contested U.S. Senate race, Democrat Heidi Heitkamp has gone into hiding.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
GOP asks 'why' and 'where do we go from here'
Having lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections, Republicans plunged Wednesday into an intense period of self-examination, blame-setting and testy debate over whether their party needs serious change or just some minor tweaks.
By Charles Babington , November 07, 2012
With Heitkamp's victory, Dems expand US Senate grip but fail to win House
Democrats strengthened their hold on the Senate but failed Tuesday to recapture the majority in the House of Representatives they lost two years ago. President Barack Obama, in his freshly authorized second term, will face the same divided Congress in 2013 that has bedeviled efforts to enact his major legislation.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
State: Minnesota voter turnout at 76 percent
Minnesota officials say unofficial turnout in Tuesday's election was about 76 percent of eligible voters.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
Minnesota election returns
Here are nearly complete but unofficial election returns and percentages from the Minnesota secretary of state’s office.
By Forum Communications , November 07, 2012
Move over, Obama; Twitter had a big night too
There were more than 31 million election-related tweets on Tuesday night, making Election Night "the most tweeted about event in U.S. political history," said Twitter spokeswoman Rachael Horwitz. Between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., there were more than 23 million tweets.
By Reuters , November 07, 2012
US Rep.-elect Cramer says he'll quit PSC Dec. 31
North Dakota's newest congressman says he'll be resigning Dec. 31 as a member of the state Public Service Commission.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
Canadian firm optimistic about oil pipeline
The Canadian company that wants to build another oil pipeline to carry crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries remains optimistic about the project after President Barack Obama won re-election.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
Nolan wins; Bachmann survives toughest race
Democrat Rick Nolan began preparing Wednesday for a return to Congress after 32 years away, while Rep. Michele Bachmann, who barely survived her toughest race yet, said she's ready to get back to work.
By Steve Karnowski , November 07, 2012
Berg to hold press conference at 12:45 about status of Senate race
U.S. Rep. Rick Berg, who refused to concede the U.S. Senate race early this morning despite trailing in unofficial results by 2,814 votes, is holding a press conference this afternoon about the status of the race.
By Forum Communications , November 07, 2012
Bismarck voters reject $90 million Civic Center expansion
Voters in North Dakota's capital city have rejected a proposed expansion of the Bismarck Civic Center.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
5 things to know about 2012 North Dakota election results
North Dakota's general election was all Republican until the clock struck midnight and voters awaited the final totals for the hotly contested U.S. Senate race between Rick Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp. Here are five things to know about the election results:
By Dave Kolpack , November 07, 2012
US Representative-elect Cramer mulling resignation from North Dakota Public Service Commission
North Dakota's newest congressman now has to decide when he'll be leaving his job on the state Public Service Commission.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
North Dakota Democrats gain seats in state Senate, lose in House
Democrats gained two Senate seats and lost two House seats in Tuesday's elections. Republicans still have two-thirds control of the Legislature.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
North Dakota top races at a glance
A roundup of North Dakota's top races.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2012
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