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20200298 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPREME COURT In the Supreme Court NOVEMBER 19, 2020 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA State of North Dakota

November 19, 2020

Supreme Court No. 20200298

Doug Burgum, in his capacity as North Dakota’s Governor,

Petitioner,

vs.

Alvin Jaeger, in his capacity as North Dakota’s Secretary of State; the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, Chet Pollert, Chairman of Legislative Management; and the District 8 Republican Committee, Loren DeWitz, District Chairperson,

Respondents.

APPENDIX OF INTERVENOR DEMOCRATIC NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE (DEM-NPL) DISTRICT 8 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CANDIDATE KATHRIN VOLOCHENKO IN RESPONSE TO THE PETITION BY NORTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR DOUG BURGUM FOR “PRELIMINARY INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, DECLARATORY JUDGMENT, WRIT OF INJUNCTION, AND WRIT OF MANDAMUS”

Duane A. Lillehaug (03232) David C. Thompson (09321) MARING WILLIAMS LAW OFFICE, P.C. DAVID C. THOMPSON, P.C. 1220 Main Avenue, Suite 105 321 Kittson Avenue Fargo, North Dakota 58103 Grand Forks, ND, 58201 (701) 241-4141 (701) 775-7012 [email protected] [email protected]

COUNSEL FOR INTERVENOR KATHRIN VOLOCHENKO TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Summary with web links for general interest media articles and social media posts relating to the District 8 House of Representatives race and the November 3, 2020 North Dakota General Election…………………………………………………………………………page 001

2. Media articles relating to the District 8 House of Representatives race and the November 3, 2020 North Dakota General Election…………………………………………………………………………page 006

Statewide

Oct. 5 / https://kfgo.com/2020/10/05/north-dakota-legislative-candidate-dies-following-brief-illness/

Oct. 6

https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/opinion/6704488-Port-Andahls-death-in-District-8-creates tense-political-situation

Oct. 6 ✓ https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/government-and-politics/6704546-Candidate-in-high profile-N orth-Dakota-House-race-d ied-of-COVI D-19

Oct. 7

Port column stating our side of this, even though most coverage was focused on AG opinion https://www.inforum.com/opinion/6707888-Port-Overlooked-provision-in-state-constitution-may give-Democrats-a-rare-legislative-win-in-western-North-Dakota

Oct. 7 , https://www. nytim es. com/2020/1 0/07/us/pol itics/a-north-dakota-candidate-who-died-of-covid-19- rem ai ns-on-the-ba llot. him I

Oct. 10 \ https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/opinion/columns/6708279-Port-District-8-mess-illustrates the-problems-with-early-voting

Oct. 12 https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/government-and-politics/6713863-After-candidates death-ND-Secretary-of-State-looks-to-clear-up-ambiguous-House-race

Oct. 13 ,j https: //www. gra ndforksherald. com/news/government-and-pol itics/6715946-After-a-cand idates death-in-District-8-AG-valid ates-secretary-of-states-election-plan

/Oct.13 V https://news.prairiepublic.org/post/jaeger-seeks-attorney-generals-opinion-district-8

Oct. 14 \ https://news.prairiepublic.org/post/ags-opinion-deceased-legislative-candidate-could-win-and vacancy-would-be-declared

District-area media market 001 Obituary \j https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bismarcktribune/name/david-andahl obituary?pid=1969214 73

Oct. 5 1 https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/legislative-candidate-who-advanced-in v hiqh-profile-primary-race-dies-ballot-cant-be-changed/article 1b8cc2a4-ed62-5079-8902- 677163eb48d2.html

Oct. 5 https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/district-8-candidate-dave-andahl-dies/

Oct. 6 https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/district-8-candidate-dave-andahls-death-was-due-to covid-19-complications/

Oct. 6 , https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bismarck-area-legislative-candidate \j died-of-covid-19-path-could-be-complicated-if-andahl-wins/article dc86c323-de 71-5235-9fa0- 04a85fd21481. html

.· Oct. 6 \; https://www.kfyrtv.com/2020/ 10/06/deceased-cand id ate-to-re ma in-on-ba llot-in-district-8/

/ Oct. 7 '-J https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2020/1 0/death-complicates-district-8-race/

Oct. 7 J McC!ean County Independent https://www.bhgnews.com/newspapers/mcleancountyindependent/mclean-county-independent news/district-8-candidate-dies/

Oct. 9 I -· https://bismarcktribune.com/opinion/editorial/eminently-guotable-thats-kind-of-the-best-social- -J distancing-alive/article 02653d30-007b-5bb9-8548-505eed6ede04.html 0ct. 12 1 •j https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/attorney-general-is-asked-what-happens-if-a deceased-candidate-wins-an-election/

Oct. 13 https://www.facebook.com/McleanCountyl ndependenl/posts/3852155804812614

002 Oct. 24 •· https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/eyes-are-on-bismarck-area-north- ✓ dakota-house-race-with-deceased-candidate/article 972d3076-d5b0-53be-abc5- 362cca43dec4.html

Oct. 24 L TE from Rick Berg saying Party get to appoint a replacement 1 / https://bismarcktribune.com/opinion/letters/letter-party-to-find-leader-for-district-8- seat/article 589e630f-9705-5885-bd06-c5ed0dd0483e.html

,Oct. 29 JKFYR https://www.kfyrtv.com/2020/ 10/30/meet-the-candidates-district-8-house-race/

National News/Out of State

Oct. 6 Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-bismarck-north-dakota d689e0cf40dc9b 7 406af3f30bb2ff67b

Oct. 6 US News V https://www. us news. com/news/best-states/north-dakota/articles/2020-1 0-06/leg isl ative- cand idate-who-won-heated-pri mary-d ies-from-vi rus

Oct. 6 Montana ,; . https://billinqsqazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/north-dakota-leqislative- candidate-died-of-covid-19-path-could-be-complicated-if-he-wins/article 8ab184fc-c52c-5230- 8d3a-d678997 4 784f. html

Oct. 7 / New York Times ,, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07 /us/politics/a-north-dakota-candidate-who-died-of-covid-19- remains-on-the-ballot.html

Oct. 16 Daily Beast https ://www. thed ailybeast. com/north-dakotas-covid-19-surge-is-so-terri ble-theres-a-dead-q uy on-the-ba llot?ref=h ome 003 Oct. 17 Fox News https ://www.foxnews.com/pol itics/north-d akota-cand idate-wil I-rem ai n-on-bal lot-after-dyinq-from coronavi rus

· Oct. 17 Minnesota https://www.startribune.com/north-dakota-leqislative-candidate-dies-of-covid-19-will-still-be-on november-ballot/572772861 /

Oct. 17

ABC J https://abcnews.qo.com/Politics/north-dakota-leqislative-candidate-died-covid-19- ballot/story?id=73673791

Oct. 18 Newsweek \ https://www.newsweek.com/amid-soaring-cases-north-dakota-ballots-include-gop-candidate . whos-already-died-covid-1540113

Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.orq/David Andahl

Dave Andahl Public Facebook page

\ Oct. 5 ·. https://www.facebook.com/DavidAndahlND/posts/189396855959083

Oct. 6 https://www.facebook.com/DavidAndahlND/posts/189608202604615

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BALDWIN, ND (KFGO) -A candidate for the North Dakota Legislature has died.

David Anda hi of rural Baldwin, north of Bismarck, has died after a brief illness.

Anda hi and another Republican legislative candidate were supported by Gov. Burgum over longtime legislator Jeff Delzer in the June primary. Burgum spent a considerable amount of money to influence the race in House District 8. Andahl and Dave Nehring both won and advanced to the general election next month.

Andahl was a farmer and rancher and a member of the Burleigh County David Andahl Planning and Zoning Board.

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009 414 Port: Andahl's death in District 8 creates tense political situation

Delzer would be a provocative choice for Andahl's replacement. Written Oct 6th 2020 - Sam.

Dave Andahl. Special to The Forum

MINOT, N.D. - North Dakota's political landscape is a bit darker this mommg.

Dave Andahl, a long-time public servant in Burleigh County and legislative candidate this election cycle, is no longer with us.

I can't say I knew Andahl well. Just a few email exchanges over the years about things I'd written, and some conversations this year about his candidacy, but I've been doing this long enough to know when I'm talking to someone who is in politics for the right reasons.

Andahl didn't sign up for the intrigues of campaigning; he intended to serve and serve well. He was a class of North Dakota citizen that goes unheralded. The sort of person willing to give up 010 time with family and friends and hobbies to do the important, out-of-the-limelight governing that makes our society work.

Andahl spent 16 years on the Burleigh County Planning & Zoning Commission, including eight years as chairman. He had knowledge and experience and principle, and he would have made one a hell of a lawmaker in Bismarck.

So it goes.

It is difficult to write about the political implications of this situation but, alas, the world keeps spinning.

Election Day is a month away.

Andahl cannot be removed from the ballot. The ballots have been printed. Many people have already voted, nearly 27,000 statewide, as I write this Tuesday morning.

By my reading of the law, the NDGOP has two options.

They could stage a write-in campaign for a new candidate. The risk is that write-in campaigns are tricky and, again, at least some people in District 8 have probably already voted. House races in North Dakota are for two seats in each district. Andahl was one of four candidates in this race (the other Republican, Dave Nehring, Democrats Linda Babb, and Kathrin Volochenko) and the top two on election day win.

With Andahl still on the ballot, a write-in campaign could split the Republican vote in the district and give one of the Democrats a win. That's not an appealing prospect for the NDGOP.

The other option, the most likely course of action, is to urge voters to cast a ballot for Andahl anyway. Ifhe wins, the law says the local NDGOP district leaders would pick his replacement. A draft message calling on voters to do exactly this has already been circulated by incumbent District 8 Senator Howard Anderson (and shared with me by a local source).

Where things get a little tense is that most observers expect that committee, given its makeup, to pick current Rep. Jeff Delzer if given the opportunity.

Delzer is a Republican, and sitting chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, who has feuded with Gov. Doug Burgum during the latter's first term in office. He was defeated 011 for the NDGOP's nomination for another term on the June primary by Andahl and Nering, whose campaigns were boosted by a political committee created and well-funded by Burgum.

Delzer would be a controversial choice for Andahl's replacement. If handed another term in the House, he would no doubt be out to settle some scores with Burgum and others.

The local committee shouldn't choose him, for a straightforward reason: Delzer was on the ballot in June, as the incumbent, and District 8 voters cast ballots to move on.

It's time for someone new.

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Rob Port, founder ofSayAnythingBlog. com, is a Forum Communications commentator. Reach him on Twitter at @robport or via email at [email protected].

012 Candidate in high-profile North Dakota House race died of COVID-19

David Andahl, who was backed by Gov. Doug Burgum in a primary challenge against House Appropriations Chairman Jeff Delzer earlier this year, died from the coronavirus on Monday. Written Adam Willis Oct 6th 2020 - 4pm.

Dave Anda hi. Special to The Forum

BISMARCK -A Republican candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives died from COVID-19 on Monday, Oct. 5, a month out from Election Day and with no way to replace his name on the November ballot.

In a statement to Forum News Service, Andahl's parents Pat and Ron Andahl confirmed that the District 8 candidate died after a brief battle with the coronavirus. They noted that their son had been cautious about the virus because of several preexisting health complications, but that he was unable to hold off the illness once he got it.

013 "David was a kind, caring man whose greatest joy was helping others," the family wrote in their statement. "He has been a public servant for many years and was looking forward to the opportunity to serve in the state legislature. We are sad that his wish will not come to pass."

Andahl's death also came as a shock to members of the North Dakota Republican Party. The party's national committeewoman, Lori Hinz, expressed condolences to Andahl's family. "It's just shocking and sad," she said. "I'm just very sad for his family."

As recently as Sunday morning, Andahl's candidacy was promoted on his campaign Facebook page. "Election Day is fast approaching," read a post from 8:39 a.m. Sunday, citing Andahl's years of experience on the Burleigh County Planning & Zoning Commission. "I listened to my constituents and worked collaboratively with my colleagues to find solutions. I will bring this same approach to the legislature, representing your concerns in District 8. I appreciate your support!"

Republican Party Chairman Rick Berg addressed Andahl's death in a statement released Monday evening. "On behalf of all North Dakota Republicans I would like to offer my prayers to a great Republican, David Andahl. As a racer, Dave was always on the go," Berg wrote. "We celebrate his memory, while we mourn the loss of his friendship and leadership."

Early voting in North Dakota has already begun, and Secretary of State Al Jaeger said that it's too late to replace Andahl on the November ballot. "There's no way to remove him," Jaeger said. "At this point he can't be replaced on the ballot, but people can still vote for him."

Republican candidate Dave Nehring and Democratic candidates Linda Babb and Kathrin Volochenko will also appear on the ballot for the District 8 seat, but Jaeger said he and his office are looking into the protocol for how to handle a potential Andahl win this Nov. 3.

A Bismarck native, Andahl was a rancher and avid dirt biker. He attended Century High School in Bismarck and graduated from North Dakota State University before going on to a career in motorbike racing, training and coaching after college.

Andahl rose to prominence in the state Republican Party earlier this year after pairing up with Nehring to win a primary challenge over longtime House Appropriations Chairman Jeff Delzer, R-Underwood, in the rural District 8 race north of Bismarck. Andahl's primary challenge drew 014 statewide attention as it earned the endorsement of Gov. Doug Burgum, whose Dakota Leadership PAC spent significant dollars to support Andahl's successful bid to unseat Delzer.

Prior to his District 8 candidacy, Andahl spent 16 years on the Burleigh County Planning & Zoning Commission, and served as the commission chairman for eight years.

"We thank all of you who have supported David in the past, and we ask for your continued support and prayers as we make arrangements to celebrate his life," Andahl's parents wrote.

Readers can reach reporter Adam Willis, a Report for America corps member, at [email protected].

015 Port: Overlooked provision in state constitution may give Democrats a rare legislative win in western North Dakota

What everyone has missed is Article IV, Section 5 of the state constitution, which makes it clear that to be eligible for election to the Legislature, you must be, on the day of election, a qualified elector.

Dave And ah I. Special to The Forum

MINOT, N.D. -This week we learned that Dave Andahl died.

He was a candidate for the state House in District 8, which has been a battleground for some fierce internecine politics in the NDGOP. Andahl was one of the candidates backed by Gov. Doug Burgum to take out longtime Republican incumbent Jeff Delzer.

Delzer and Burgum have clashed over budget issues over the past four years, and Andahl had Burgum's money at his back when he and running mate Dave Nehring defeated Delzer in the June primary. 016 After learning of Andahl's death, many (including this humble observer) assumed that he would remain on the ballot and ifhe won would be replaced by the local NDGOP committee.

This is, after all, the long-established protocol for filling vacancies in the Legislature.

The problem is, that's the protocol for replacing people who already hold a seat in the Legislature. Andahl hadn't been elected yet, and while his name cannot be removed from the ballot (they're printed; people are already voting), he also can't win.

Something Andahl cannot be. ection 3. The legislative assembly shall establish by law a procedure whereby or members of the senate and one-half of the members of the house of representath, ' as is practicable, are elected biennially. ection 4. Senators and representatives must be elected for terms of four years. ection 5. Each individual elected or appointed to the legislative assembly must Iy of the election or appointment, a qualified elector in the district from which the m elected and must have been a resident of the state for one year immediately prior m. An individual may not serve in the legislative assembly unless the individual Ii strict from which selected. ection 6. While serving in the legislative assembly, no member may hold any fu 1tive state office established by this constitution or designated by law. During the IE elected, no member of the legislative assembly may be appointed to any full-time 1as been created by the legislative assembly. During the term for which elect1 Ier of the legislative assembly may be appointed to any full-time office for whi, Itive assembly has increased the compensation in an amount greater than the g r increase provided to full-time state employees.

The NDGOP has been encouraging voters in District 8 to cast a ballot for Andahl anyway, and that's not an unreasonable thing to do. If the above-referenced section of the constitution didn't exist, it would have amounted to a vote to let the local NDGOP committee choose a replacement.

017 That was the likely outcome. This is a deeply Republicau district, located squarely in rural coal couutry.

But that section does exist, aud Andahl caunot be a qualified elector on Election Day.

So what now?

This is uuprecedented, at least in modem state politics, so there isn't au outline we cau follow, but I'm assuming Andahl has to stay on the ballot if for no other reason thau voting has commenced aud you cau't reprint the ballots.

Ifwe still voted only on Election Day, reprinting ballots would be a possibility but, alas, that's a thing of the past.

If Andahl stays on the ballot, votes for him aren't valid. They're wasted votes.

It seems the only option Republicaus have left, audit's not a very good one, is to mouut a write in campaign aud hope there are enough voters who a) haven't already voted aud b) cau be convinced to support a last-minute write-in caudidate to hold off the two Democratic caudidates in the race.

That could work, if you squint your eyes, but it would be difficult to pull off even in a district where legislative caudidates only get a few thousand votes.

Democrats have a real opportunity here to get a rare win in western North Dakota. Not on merit, mind you, but almost by default.

To comment on this article, visit www.sayanythingblog.com

Rob Port, founder ofSayAnythingBlog.com, is a Forum Communications commentator. Reach him on Twitter at @robport or via email at [email protected].

018 A North Dakota candidate who died ofCovid-19 remains on the ballot.

By Neil Vigdor • Oct. 7, 2020

North Dakota's top election official said on Wednesday that it was too late to remove from the ballot the name of a candidate for State Legislature who died Monday from Covid-19.

Secretary of State Al Jaeger said that the Republican Party, which nominated David Andahl for a seat in a district near Bismarck, would get to fill the vacancy if Mr. Andahl were elected.

"Our understanding right now is that all the votes cast for him will be counted," Mr. Jaeger said in an interview on Wednesday.

Mr. Andahl's mother told The Bismarck Tribune that her son, a 55-year-old rancher and race car driver, got sick last week and had been hospitalized.

"From what I gather, we really haven't had a situation like this before," he said.

In the Republican primary in June, Mr. Andahl edged out Jeff Delzer, a longtime incumbent, for a spot on the November ballot. In the general election, four candidates - two Democrats and two Republicans - are competing for two seats that will go to the top two finishers.

019 Port: District 8 mess illustrates the problems with early voting

Early voting diminishes our ability to address situations where a candidate may become ineligible after voting commences. It can also lead to voters regretting an early vote.

Written By: Rob Port I Oct 10th 2020 - 6am.

MINOT, N.D. - I have always been skeptical of early voting. I like voting, on Election Day, in a gymnasium, or a church fellowship hall with my fellow citizens. I like standing in line and eavesdropping on some of the last-minute deliberations friends and siblings and married couples engage in before voting.

I like getting a ballot from a former teacher of mine, or maybe an old neighbor, and taking an "I Voted" sticker on my way out.

But this year, I voted early, sending in my ballot the day it showed up in my mailbox.

There's a pandemic on, in case you hadn't heard, and no really competitive races on my ballot. 020 I live in an odd-numbered district, so my local lawmakers aren't on the ballot this cycle. There is no U.S. Senate race in North Dakota, the U.S. House and gubernatorial competitions are (with all due respect to the challengers) looking to be blowouts, the two statewide ballot measures are straight-forward questions, and I've heard all I need to from the down-ballot candidates.

But then Republican state House candidate Dave Andahl died, leaving behind a quandary for voters in District 8, and it came home to me, again, why early voting is problematic.

The assumption many made when news of Andahl's tragic passing broke was that he'd stay on the ballot and, if elected posthumously, the local NDGOP district would fill the vacancy. That, after all, is the long-established process for filling vacancies in the Legislature.

But Andahl's death didn't create a vacancy in the Legislature. He hadn't been elected yet.

Everyone in state politics and the news media seems to have overlooked a provision in Article IV, Section 5 of the state Constitution, which sets out the eligibility conditions for someone running for the Legislature. Among them is a requirement that they are a "qualified elector" on Election Day.

Something Andahl cannot be.

Here's where early voting makes things tricky. The state Constitution refers to "election day," but elections happen on more than just one day now. In practice, it's more like "election month."

In the Andahl situation, which day is "election day?" Is it the day voting commences, when voters were casting ballots with Andahl's name on them? Is it the day voting ends in November?

Early voting diminishes our ability to address situations where a candidate may become ineligible after voting commences.

It can also lead to voters regretting an early vote.

In North Carolina, in a U.S. Senate race that may decide control of that legislative chamber, Democrat Cal Cunningham has been embroiled in a sex scandal. Yet many voters have already cast their ballots for him.

Maybe the scandal doesn't change your opinion, or maybe it does. Either way, if you had already cast your ballot, you're out of luck. 021 r- -- To comment on this article, visit www.sayanythingblog.com

Rob Port,founder ofSayAnythingBlog.com, is a Forum Communications commentator. Reach him on Twitter at @robport or via email at [email protected].

022 After candidate's death, ND Secretary of State looks to clear up ambiguous House race

Secretary of State Jaeger requested an opinion from Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem in the District 8 House race, after a leading candidate, David Anda hi, died from COVID-19. Following Andahl's death last week, Jaeger said that it was too late to remove Anda hi from the ballot, and all votes for him would be counted. Written By: Adam Willis I Oct 12th 2020 - 3pm.

Dave Anda hi. Special to The Forum

BISMARCK - North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger went to the state attorney general's office Monday, Oct. 11, looking for clarity on how to manage a legislative election in which a leading candidate died last week.

After David Andahl, a Republican House candidate in the rural District 8 north of Bismarck, unexpectedly died from COVID-19 Oct. 5, Jaeger said that it was too late to remove his name from the ballot. At the time, Jaeger said that if Andahl receives enough votes to win a seat in the 023 North Dakota House of Representatives, then the seat would be treated like a vacancy, and the district Republican Party could appoint someone to fill the spot.

But a week later, Jaeger has requested clarification on the ambiguous House race from Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. His letter to Stenehjem asks for an opinion on whether votes for Andahl will count, whether a vacancy should be declared if he wins and how that vacancy should be filled if it occurs.

"Our understanding is still the same," Jaeger told Forum News Service. "However, what I think and what my understanding is doesn't have the force of the law."

Jaeger said that numerous parties have raised questions about his interpretation of the state century code in the week since Andahl died, and he requested an opinion from Stenehjem to put legal backing into his office's management of the district race.

Since Andahl's death, North Dakota writers on both sides of the political aisle have raised questions about the secretary of state's extrapolation on existing laws. Specifically, they argue that Jaeger's interpretation ignores a provision of the North Dakota Constitution that requires an elected lawmaker to be a "qualified elector" on Election Day.

"There's just a lot of speculation out there, so it's just best to have it clarified," Jaeger said. "People need to know whether their votes will count."

Republican candidate Dave Nehring and Democratic candidates Linda Babb and Kathrin Volochenko will also appear on the ballot for the District 8 seat.

Jaeger said that he expects the attorney general to release an opinion on his office's questions by the end of this week.

Readers can reach reporter Adam Willis, a Report for America corps member, at [email protected].

024 After a candidate's death in District 8, AG validates secretary of state's election plan

The sudden death of David Anda hi from COVID-19 last week left questions about how to manage the election in his district. In an opinion released Tuesday, Attorney General Stenehjem said that if Anda hi wins, the district's Republican Party will be tasked with appointing someone to fill his seat, validating the previous position of the secretary of state.

Written By: Adam Willis I Oct 13th 2020 - 6pm.

Dave Anda hi. Special to The Forum

BISMARCK - If a recently deceased candidate receives enough votes to win a legislative race north of Bismarck Nov. 3, a vacancy will occur and the local Republican Party chapter will get to appoint someone else to fill the empty seat, according an opinion released by Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13.

025 The sudden death of rancher and state house candidate David Andahl from COVID-19 last week sparked confusion and debate over what should happen ifhe draws enough votes to win one of the District S's House seats in the upcoming election. On Monday, Oct. 12, Secretary of State Al Jaeger went to the attorney general's office for clarification.

With early voting already underway, Stenehjem's office moved quickly to address the questions in District 8.

In his opinion, Stenehjem held up the position that Jaeger's office laid out last week: That an Andahl win would create a vacancy, just as occurs when a sitting legislator steps down or retires, with the responsibility of filling the new seat falling to the district Republican Party.

Drawing on precedents in other states, Stenehjem leaned on what he referred to as the "American" rule, which he said dictates the protocol for a deceased candidate "in a majority of states."

The American rule holds, among other things, that "the purpose of an election is to carry out the will of the people," and dismissing the votes for a deceased candidate would "frustrate the popular will" and ignore the voice of qualified electors.

Last week, Jaeger's application of North Dakota's ambiguous law on the death of a candidate drew some skepticism, and he told Forum News Service that he requested an opinion from the attorney general to lend "the force of the law" to his office's management of the results in District 8.

"Votes for deceased and disqualified candidates should be counted like any other votes, and if the 'candidate' in question would have won the election, the result is a vacancy in the office," Stenehjem wrote, explaining the protocol laid out by the American rule.

Once a vacancy has been established, the North Dakota law is more straightforward on how to proceed, calling on the district chapter of the Republican Party to fill the seat within 21 days of the election. Jaeger said that North Dakota's vacancy law has come into play in 27 different cases since it was established in 2001.

Loren De Witz, the Republican Party chairman in District 8, said that his district's bylaws outline specific procedures for filling a vacancy, leaving the decision up to the district's executive committee which cast secret ballots to determine the new representative. 026 The District 8 executive committee is made up of 18 Republicans - one fewer after Andahl's death.

Andahl's running-mate, Dave Nehring, and Democratic candidates Linda Babb and Kathrin Volochenko, also will appear on the ballot for the District 8 seat.

The vacancy has the potential to bring back to the surface some intra-party divisions in the state Republican Party. Andahl first came to prominence when he teamed up with Nehring in the primary to unseat longtime representative Jeff Delzer, R-Underwood, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Their candidacies overtook the veteran conservative in part thanks to a financial assist from Gov. Doug Burgum's Dakota Leadership PAC, which targeted District 8 in an effort to unseat Delzer.

A vacancy in District 8 could give Delzer's allies a chance to keep his influential seat in the Legislature even after he lost his primary election. Last week, Republican Party Chairman Rick Berg said that Delzer "would be a likely candidate" ifhe is interested in filling a vacant seat.

Until then, DeWitz said that the district Republicans are continuing to encourage voters to cast their ballots for the two Republican House candidates on the ballot in District 8.

"We're still going to keep campaigning for Andahl and Nehring," DeWitz said, noting that the executive committee is "pretty optimistic" about the prospect of both candidates winning seats.

Readers can reach reporter Adam Willis, a Report for America corps member, at [email protected].

027 Jaeger seeks Attorney General's opinion on District 8

By DAVE THOMPSON· OCT 13. 2020

028 029 Listen Listening ... 1:15

Questions still surround what will happen in Legislative District 8, with the death of one of the candidates.

And Secretary of State Al Jaeger has asked for an Attorney General's opinion.

One of the Republican candidates for the state House of Representatives position - David Andahl - passed away suddenly. Absentee voting had already begun, and Andahl's name remains on the ballot.

Jaeger said he had an understanding of what the law said, but a number of questions have been raised. His letter to Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem asks some specific questions.

"One, what would be the result or effect of the votes cast for the deceased candidate, and if the deceased candidate receives the number of votes sufficient to elect the candidate, may the candidate be declared as elected, and if so, would a vacancy exist?" Jaeger said. "If that answer is affirmative, and the vacancy does exist, what would be the process for filling that position?"

Jaeger said if it is declared that Andahl won the seat, and a vacancy exists, the district party's executive committee would choose a successor.

Jaeger said he expects to have the opinion within a week.

030 AG's opinion: Deceased Legislative candidate could win, and a vacancy would be declared

By DAVE THOMPSON· OCT 14, 2020

031 032 An Attorney General's opinion says votes cast for a deceased legislative candidate should be counted, and if he's elected it would create a vacancy to be filled.

The opinion was requested by Secretary of State Al Jaeger.

This involves deceased Republican District 8 House nominee David Andahl. He died October 5th. And because it is so close to election, ballots in that district can't be changed.

If Andahl would win a seat, the GOP district executive committee would name a successor.

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D avid Andahl David Dean Andahl, 55, passed away on Oct. 5, 2020. David was born in Bismarck on Oct. 30, 1964, to Ronald and Patricia Andahl. David was passionate about farming and ranching, his home state, and the quality of life of its people. David was known for being a compassionate, generous, ambitious, and inviting soul. He brought a warm light into so many people's lives over the years.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the family farm, 14501 15th St. NW, Bismarck, 58503. For those attending, masks are required; we also ask you to please social distance and provide your own chairs. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Burial will be held at Baldwin Cemetery.

David graduated from Century High School, obtained his associate's degree from Bismarck State College, and attended North Dakota State University, where he studied animal science. After attending NDSU, he pursued one of his lifelong dreams and became a successful professional driver. He was known as "Dakota Dave," because of being from North Dakota, and his commitment to promoting his home state. As president of Dakota Sports Marketing, David showcased the economic and tourism opportunities offered by the state. He connected with former Governor Ed Schafer, who supported the concept, and was a participating dignitary in starting one of his races.

Upon retiring from active racing, David worked as a contractor, serving as a professional driving instructor for various large automobile manufacturers and organizations around the country. Some of this work included obtaining high-level security clearance from the United States Government for training that was needed during the war in Afghanistan. David said he learned a great deal from his travels, but North Dakota was always calling him home.

David was a partner and general manager of 4T Ranch north of Bismarck. The ranch has been in the Andahl family for three generations and takes its name from the year his grandparents married (1940). As Bismarck grew, many developers expressed interest in segments of 4T Ranch, but David and his family had a vision about the legacy they https ://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bism arcktri bun e/name/david-a ndahl-obitua035 ry?pid = 196921473 2/8 11/1712020 David Andahl Obituary - Bismarck, ND I The Bismarck Tribune wanted to leave. In 2013, they founded 4T Ranch Developers, Inc. with David serving as president. They created "The Ranch," a unique rural subdivision with a community feel.

His commitment to leaving a legacy called David to serve on the Burleigh County Planning and Zoning Commission for 16 years, including chairing the commission for eight years during a time of rapid growth and change for the region. David cited developing a Comprehensive Plan for Burleigh County as one of the major accomplishments during his tenure, creating a solid foundation for the future. David was interested in doing even more for the state and threw his hat in the ring for the Republican endorsement for the North Dakota House of Representatives from District 8. In the June primary election, David was selected as one of the successful candidates. One of his fondest wishes was to have the opportunity to serve in the legislature.

David is survived by his parents, Ronald (Patricia) Andahl; his sister, Darcy; his son, Charles (Tia) Lacy; his adopted grandmother, Joan Zacher; his dear friend, Audrey Ekstrom; his beloved dog, Hank; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ty, his grandparents, and his beloved dogs, Bear and Zeus.

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• JACK DURA • Oct 5, 2020

A Bismarck-area legislative candidate who defeated one of North Dakota's most powerful lawmakers in the June primary has died, and there is no apparent recourse for replacing him on the general election ballot as mail-in voting has already begun.

North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger on Monday confirmed to the Tribune that Republican District 8 House nominee David Andahl had died. Jaeger did not know the circumstances of Andahl's death. The state Republican Party later issued a statement saying Andahl had died Monday, but the party did not provide further details.

Party Chairman Rick Berg in the statement offered prayers "on behalf of all North Dakota Republicans."

"As a racer, Dave was always on the go, serving his community on the Burleigh County Zoning and Planning Commission and in his race for the North Dakota House of Representatives," Berg said. "We celebrate 037 his memory, while we mourn the loss of his friendship and leadership."

State law has provisions for filling a sitting legislator's seat upon a vacancy, but Andahl had not yet been elected and "we can't pull the ballots back at this point," Jaeger said.

"At this point, the election is going forward, there's nothing else we can do right now, and as far as what happens down the road, we're busy researching that since we only found out about it about an hour ago," Jaeger said late Monday afternoon.

Republican District 8 Chairman Loren De Witz told the Tribune that he was consulting with Jaeger's office "to see what the process is."

North Dakota House budget chiefs reelection bid highlights contested legislative races Burgum downplays donations to group targeting fellow Republicans Andahl was a rancher and businessman north of Bismarck who said he was running for office to help guide North Dakota with a conservative perspective, to boost the economy and to improve government. He told the Tribune earlier this year that he would fight for coal jobs, as well as for farmers and ranchers.

He teamed up with Dave Nehring, who owns a habitat planting business, to clinch District 8 Republicans' endorsements and voters' nominations over longtime incumbent Rep. Jeff Delzer, R Underwood, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

Nehring did not immediately return a text message regarding Andahl. Delzer did not immediately return a phone message.

038 The primary election drew attention from Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, who gave more than $1.8 million to the Dakota Leadership PAC, a political committee that successfully targeted Delzer's seat in the primary. Delzer did not advance to the Nov. 3 general election, and he told the Tribune after the primary that he thought Burgum's influence in the race was "not right."

Before the 2019 Legislature convened, Delzer led a rule change that shifted how lawmakers considered Burgum's proposals. Burgum later said he felt his executive budget had been "tossed in the garbage." Delzer said all of Burgum's proposals were fully vetted and many were adopted, and that the rule change was years in the making and added more transparency in budget writing.

039 District 8 candidate Dave Andahl dies

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Posted: Oct 5, 2020 / 05:04 PM CDT/ Updated: Oct 5, 2020 / 05:20 PM CDT

Image: From davidandahl.com website

North Dakota District 8 Republican candidate Dave Andahl has died.

His passing was confirmed this afternoon by North Dakota GOP Chairman Rick Berg.

Berg said he didn't know what the cause of death was, but did know that Andahl had been sick for about a week.

Andahl, along with Dave Nehring, were backed by Gov. Burgum in a bid to unseat longtime Republican lawmaker and chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Jeff Delzer, in the June primary.

Delzer was defeated in the primary and Andahl and Nehring moved on to the November General Election. 040 A native of Bismarck, Andahl graduated from Century High School in 1983, earned an associate degree from Bismarck State College, and studied animal science at North Dakota State University.

He was a rancher and land developer, serving as a partner and general manager of 4T Ranch, a cattle and custom hay operation north of Bismarck.

Andahl also served on the Burleigh County Planning and Zoning Commission - including eight years as chairman.

Photo: Image from davidandahl.com website

And Andahl had a hunger for motor racing, joining the race circuit after attending NDSU. He was known as "Dakota Dave," because of his passion for North Dakota while involved in racing.

041 District 8 candidate Dave Andahl's death was due to COVID-19 complications

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Dave Andahl, who died at 55 years old on Monday, passed from COVID-19 complications.

His mother, Pat Andahl, confirmed the news to The Bismarck Tribune that Dave was hospitalized with the coronavirus and died after being sick for about four days.

Pat said her son had been "very careful" about the pandemic and was passionate about the idea of serving in government.

042 She says his heart was in farming and that he wanted to improve things for farmers and the coal industry.

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David Andahl defeated a powerful North Dakota lawmaker in the June primary to advance to November. The path forward should he win the general election could become complicated.

Andahl, 55, died Monday. His mother, Pat Andahl, told the Tribune on Tuesday that her son had been hospitalized with the coronavirus disease and died after being sick for about four days.

His mother has "no idea" how her son contracted the coronavirus, saying he had been "very careful" amid the pandemic. Funeral arrangements were pending.

Andahl was a Republican nominee for one of two District 8 House seats in the November general election.

"He had a lot of feelings for his county and his country and wanting to make things better, and his heart was in farming. He wanted things better for farmers and the coal industry," Pat Andahl said Tuesday. "So many things he was very passionate about, and was hoping that he could get into the Legislature and be of some help. He was looking forward to it. He was looking forward to being part of that."

Andahl teamed up with Dave Nehring, who owns a habitat planting business, to win District 8 Republicans' endorsements and voters' nominations for the district's two House seats. District 8 covers a swath of the state east and north of Bismarck.

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They defeated longtime incumbent Rep. Jeff Delzer, R-Underwood, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee. The primary election drew attention from Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, who gave more than $1.8 million to the Dakota Leadership PAC, a political committee that successfully targeted Delzer's seat. Burgum and Delzer tangled over budget issues.

Delzer on Tuesday declined to comment on the race beyond offering his "sincere condolences to the friends and family of Dave Andahl."

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In addition to being a cattle rancher, Andahl was a race car driver, which took him all over the world, his mother said. He was a race car instructor in Las Vegas, and for years he was a federally approved government instructor demonstrating cars and motorcycles for soldiers in Afghanistan.

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"He has done a lot of things in his short years," Pat Andahl said.

Andahl was not married and had no children. His Rottweiler, Hank, "was the love of his life," his mother said.

"He was his companion all the time," she said.

Secretary of State Al Jaeger on Monday said the general election ballot cannot be changed after Andahl's death, as mail-in voting began Sept. 24. As of Tuesday afternoon, about one-fifth of the 5,610 ballots mailed to voters in District 8 had been returned.

Legislative Council Director John Bjornson said what happens after the election depends on the results.

There are no statutes addressing candidates who die so close to Election Day, as well as no past instances or attorney general opinions directly related to such a scenario, he said. "Somewhat instructive" language in "old, old cases" suggests that votes cast for a deceased candidate aren't void and could be considered a protest against other candidates, he said. https:/ /bisma rcktribu ne. com/news/local/govt-and-po litics/bism a rck-area-1 eg is047 lative-candidate-d ied-of-covi d-19-pa th-cou Id-be-complicated-if-and ah I-win . . . 4/9 11/17/2020 Bismarck-area legislative candidate died of COVlD-19; path could be complicated if Andahl wins I Government, Politics and Elections I ... Votes for Andahl will be counted, according to Jaeger. Should Andahl win, he said, the remedy is the process for filling a vacancy in a sitting legislator's seat, which falls to the person's district party.

"If he is one of the two candidates who receive the most votes in District 8 for the House of Representatives, a vacancy will then exist," the longtime secretary of state said.

Bjornson said that "what we have found is most legal authority, the general rule is that the next person up (in the November election results) does not rise up."

But "this is all new. We haven't encountered this, that we're aware," he added.

A number of other players could potentially get involved, he said. The next-highest vote-getter in the general election could sue to be declared a winner, but his or her chances are unclear.

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The attorney general could issue an opinion to answer legal questions.

The county auditor also might have a role in deeming a legislative vacancy.

And the House of Representatives has the final say on the seating of its members.

Democrats Linda Babb, of Bismarck, and Kathrin Volochenko, of Mercer, are the Democratic-NPL District 8 House nominees. Sen. Howard Anderson Jr., R-Turtle Lake, is running unopposed for District S's Senate Seat.

Write-in legislative candidates have until 4 p.m. Oct. 30 to file certificates of write-in candidacy with the secretary of state's office.

State lawmakers take office Dec. 1 for four-year terms.

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AG opinion sought on North Dakota House race with deceased candidate Updated Oct 12, 2020 https ://bismarcktri bu ne .com/news/local/ govt-and-pol itics/bismarck-area-1 eg islative-candidate-d050 ied-of-covid-19-path-cou Id-be-com pl icated-if-andah 1-wi n . . 7/9 Deceased candidate to remain on ballot in District 8

By Morgan Benth

Published: Oct. 6, 2020 at 6:09 PM CDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - On Oct. 5, the sudden death oflegislative candidate David Andahl shocked North Dakota. With votes already cast, Andahl' s name will remain on the ballot.

Andahl was running for a State Representative seat in District 8 and did exceptionally well in the primaries.

In the June primary election, Dave Nehring and David Andahl came out on top in a tough race, unseating long-time incumbent Jeff Delzer by more than 500 votes.

Andahl received the second highest number of votes in the primary, leaving many wondering how they'll move forward after his sudden passing and his name remaining on the November ballot.

ADVERTISEMENT "Those people who have already voted and voted for this candidate, they need to know that that vote will count," said Secretary of State Al Jaeger.

He'll remain on the ballot, even though the candidate is no longer with us.

"The law is pretty clear about replacement of people once they're elected, but for somebody to pass away during the campaign, especially once the ballots have been sent out, that's very difficult," said District 8 State Sen. Howard Anderson, R-Turtle Lake.

David Andahl and Dave Nehring initially entered the race as newcomers, but they soon became well known thanks to thousands of dollars in political advertising from The Dakota Leadership PAC, which led to the 'Two Dave's' receiving endorsements from Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., and the state republican party.

In a statement, NDGOP Chairman Rick Berg said the whole party is "celebrating his memory, while mourning the loss of his friendship and leadership"

Voters can still vote for Andahl, but a vote for Andahl to win in District 8 now would be, by law, a vote for the state Republican party to choose who would be in his seat after the election.

"A vote for that candidate, in a sense, is a vote for a Republican," said Jaeger. 051 The secretary of state said there's no precedence for this exact situation, but the after-the-fact appointment of a candidate by their respective party is the closest they have.

With votes already cast for candidate David Andahl, Jaeger wants to affirm District 8 voters that their votes still count.

052 Death complicates District 8 race Ballot offers fresh slate of candidates for ND House

OCT7, 2020

JILL SCHRAMM Senior Staff Writer [email protected]

The death of a Republican legislative candidate in District 8 has added complexity to the Nov. 3 election for voters there. The unexpected death of David Andahl, Baldwin, that was announced Monday won't remove his name from the ballot, which has been printed and has gone out to those requesting to vote absentee. Andahl was one of a fresh slate of candidates for North Dakota House of Representatives in the district. Incumbent Rep. Vernon Laning declined to seek re-election, and Rep. Jeff Delzer was defeated in the primary election, setting up a race among newcomers this fall. Andahl and Dave Nehring had launched a successful, aggressive campaign with support from Gov. Doug Burgum to earn spots as the Republicans on the November ballot. Kathrin Volochenko and Linda Babb are seeking to capture the seats for the Democratic-NPL Party. In the Senate race, Sen. Howard Anderson Jr. is running unopposed for the seat he has held since 2013. District 8 includes much of McLean County and part of Burleigh County. Kathrin Volochenko Volochenko, Mercer, is originally from the Napa Valley area in California. She moved to North Dakota in 1979 after serving honorably in the Air Force. 053 "I've shown my commitment to North Dakota in many ways in regard to preserving the environment, implementing good work ethic and providing fair and honest leadership as demonstrated during my two terms as Kief city mayor and nine years as auditor and as the treasurer for several different entities, in addition to owning and operating a long haul trucking company since 2003," she said. "My vision is to grow North Dakota's economy in new ways, while caring for our people and our land." Her intent, if elected, will be to support a safe, affordable and reliable food supply; increase access to affordable healthcare; and promote 100% paid two-year community college tuition for any North Dakota resident. Her priorities include addressing the shortage of mental health and addiction services and supporting fiscally responsible legislation and transparency in government. "I'll bring much needed moderation to our Legislature. As my opponents are being heavily funded by the GOP that only sends the message that certain people are attempting to buy legislative seats," she said. "People know me as a leader who stands up for what is right, a communicator who listens andfollows up and a hard worker who collaborates on solutions and insists on 100% transparency." Linda Babb Babb, Bismarck, is a foster grandmother who stays busy with virtual school and her family. Before retiring, she enjoyed a long career in computer science. She is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a bachelor's degree in history. Babb was a small business owner for many years in computer repair and operation of a coffee shop. "This pandemic has forced us to make sacrifices and changes that we never dreamed about. If elected, my goal is to prioritize our goals on the future that will be in the best interests ofpeople, not just industry and big money. I will.fight with dignity and respect for the people of 054 North Dakota, because our lives will never be the same and party loyalists are tearing us apart," she said. "I am disappointed that Joe Eiden is our candidate - I won't lie. I think our democracy is fractured and we need to protect ourselves and our planet. It's all about priorities and putting the needs of the people first." Dave Nehring Nehring, Bismarck, lists jobs and the economy as high on the list of pressing issues this coming legislative session. "We need to let industry know that we are the best place to do business, and that we are open for business,"he said. "North Dakota can help drive new industry with tax relief, in the form ofpersonal, property and corporate taxes. Our citizens know how to spend their money better than government does. One example ofproper tax relief was a previous Legislature's elimination of oil tax triggers and the locking-in of a fiat tax rate. That move has generated an extra $459 million for the state since it's inception." He said his background and experience in agriculture and industry make him well suited to tackle the challenges of District 8. He also said he has been fortunate to grow up in rural North Dakota and have the opportunity to serve on various boards and associations. "In our 'citizen legislature' we have a chance to serve at the behest of our fellow citizens ofNorth Dakota and to make decisions that impact their lives, hopefully in a positive manner as much as possible," he said. David Andahl Andahl, a Baldwin rancher, had been a 16-year member of the Burleigh County Planning and Zoning Commission - with eight of those years as chairman. Should he win a seat posthumously, a replacement would have to be appointed. The Secretary of State's Office is investigating those procedures. Howard Anderson 055 Howard Anderson of Turtle Lake said he is running for the Senate to serve the people of District 8 and the whole of North Dakota. '1 have a long history of working with the Legislature since my first effort testifying before the Natural Resources Committee at the request of the local Wildlife Club back in the late '7os,"he said. He also brings experience as a business owner at Turtle Lake Rexall Drug, Sodas and Things in Underwood and McClusky Drug, working with the North Dakota Pharmacists Association and later as executive of the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. "Unique challenges for this biennium will be to continue the good things the Legislature has begun in recent sessions while working within the constraints of a much lowered income forecast. These things include the Social Services assumption by the state to give property tax relief to each citizen of the state; to continue the mental health and justice reform initiatives begun in the last three sessions; and to continue the efforts to vertically integrate our agriculture production, of/field production of oil and natural gas and to make our coal.fired energy plants economically viable partly by the addition of value-added products and carbon sequestration," Anderson said.

056 October 7, 2020 District 8 candidate dies

Death attributed to COVID-19 A candidate for the N.D. House of Representatives died Monday, reportedly from COVID-19 complications. David Andahl, who is one of two candidates for the House that secured the party nomination for the 2020 election, reportedly died on Monday after battling the virus for the past week. He was 55. Andahl and Dave Nehring, first time candidates in the race, defeated incumbent Jeff Delzer for a spot on next month's ballot. It is unclear how Andahl's death will affect the election in November, but Secretary of State Al Jaeger has confirmed that due to early voting already being in process, it is too late to replaceAndahl on the ballot.

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-- North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald Vandewalle, who is two months into his battle with COVID-19.

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-- U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., on not self-quarantining after President Donald Trump was diagnosed with COVID-19.

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"I would like my money back, not because I care about the money, because I don't, but as a symbol that reason prevails over chaos and good prevails over evil."

-- Former North Dakota Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer, who was denied reimbursement of attorney fees for legal counsel she retained amid a criminal investigation into audit findings critical of her department. No charges resulted.

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"He had a lot of feelings for his county and his country and wanting to make things better, and his heart was in farming. He wanted things better for farmers and the coal industry. So many things he was very passionate about, and was hoping that he could get into the Legislature and be of some help."

-- Pat Andahl, mother of Bismarck-area legislative candidate David Andahl, who died of COVID-19 just weeks before the conclusion of the general election.

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-- Darryl Howard, owner of Double H Guns in Bismarck, discussing how supply chain issues related to the coronavirus pandemic might impact fall hunting seasons.

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-- Jeb Williams, wildlife chief for the state Game and Fish Department, which is working to determine the severity of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in southwestern North Dakota.

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"It's all in; $14.5 to $16.5 million, that's everything, soup to nuts. Basketballs, staplers, everything to get that building open on Day One."

-- Bismarck Public Schools Business Manager Darin Scherr, detailing the cost of each of two elementary schools planned in north Bismarck.

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-- North Dakota Transmission Authority Director John Weeda, on power grid congestion that has stalled some wind power projects.

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-- Jeff Czywczynski, owner of Dakota Winds Hunting in Scranton, talking about the camaraderie of pheasant hunting.

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-- James Leiman, director of economic development and finance at the North Dakota Department of Commerce, on the introduction next week of intermodal rail service, after an effort that has spanned two decades and included at least two unsuccessful attempts.

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STATE NEWS by: Keith Darnay

Posted: Oct 12, 2020 / 01 :55 PM CDT/ Updated: Oct 12, 2020 / 01 :55 PM CDT

Secretary of State Al Jaeger is asking for an Attorney General's opinion on a question most people have been asking: What happens if a deceased candidate wins in the General Election?

The question revolves around District 8 House candidate Dave Andahl of Bismarck, who died last week.

Jaeger has already said it's too late to remove his name from the ballot, meaning people will have the opportunity to vote for him if they choose on November 3.

In a letter sent Monday, Jaeger wants North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem to clarify three key election process questions:

063 • What will be the result or effect of votes that are cast for the deceased candidate? • If the deceased candidate receives a number of votes that would be sufficient to elect the candidate, may the candidate be declared to have been elected, and if so, would a vacancy then be deemed to exist? • If a vacancy does exist, what would be the process for filling the vacant position?

"As the state's chief election official, I am requesting your opinion regarding the following circumstances and the procedure to be followed according to the state constitution and state laws," Jaeger writes.

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From the North Dakota election preview series

• JACK DURA

Oct 24, 2020

Two candidates in a Bismarck-area state legislative race say they will await the results of the election to see how votes for a deceased nominee might affect the outcome, but another hopeful left open potential legal action.

Mandan-area voters also will elect a new state senator. The local seats in the Legislature are among 69 on the ballot this fall in North Dakota.

Republican District 8 House nominee David Andahl, 55, of Baldwin, died Oct. 5 from COVID-19. The district covers a swath of central North Dakota east and north of Bismarck.

Andahl's death occurred too close to Election Day to change the ballot, with mail-in voting already underway. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem in an opinion said Andahl's votes should be counted, and if sufficient for him to be elected, his death would create a vacancy that District 8 Republican leaders could fill by appointment. 066 Running for District S's two House seats are Republican Dave Nehring, of Bismarck, and Democrats Kathrin Volochenko, of Mercer, and Linda Babb, of Bismarck.

Nehring and Volochenko, both of whom have served in local government, have economic issues top of mind for their district.

Neither offered an opinion of how Andahl's death affects the race.

"The impact of David's death to this legislative race is unknown at this point. That will be determined after the election," Nehring said.

Volochenko said "We're just going to have to wait and see what happens after the final tally is posted, the election results."

Babb said "it's not fair to the voters" that district Republicans could appoint someone to the seat should Andahl receive enough votes to be elected-- that "people should vote for the person, not the party."

She did not rule out pursuing a lawsuit should Andahl win and she come in third.

"If I had support to do that, I would, yes, because I do strongly believe that people need to vote for the person that's going to be managing the position, not the seat because the party wants to have the seat," Babb said.

Nehring and Andahl were running together. Gov. Doug Burgum endorsed them, and they captured district Republicans' endorsements and voters' nominations, defeating longtime Rep. Jeff Delzer, R Underwood, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

067 Delzer and the governor have tangled over budget issues. Burgum put $1.85 million of his own money into a political group run by former advisers that targeted Delzer's seat. Delzer said Burgum's hefty donations were "not right." House Majority Leader Chet Pollert, R Carrington, has said Burgum's donations to the Dakota Leadership PAC that targeted Delzer set back executive-legislative relations.

District 8 Republican Chairman Loren De Witz has said the district party is still campaigning for Andahl, seeing a path to appointing a GOP successor should voters elect him.

De Witz said an appointment "will be open to anybody who would like to" seek it, including Delzer, and also said he is not endorsing anybody and "I want it to be wide open and fair." The district party's executive committee would make an appointment.

Delzer, one of the Legislature's most powerful members, said he "would certainly enjoy the opportunity to serve" but will "just have to wait and see how the election goes."

District 8 House Nehring, of Bismarck, owns a habitat planting business and has experience on the Bowbells City Council, as township supervisor for Apple Creek Township in Burleigh County, as a regional director of what is now the North Dakota EMS Association and as a district adviser on the North Dakota Game and Fish Advisory Board.

"In addition, my work career has been diverse, giving me insight into numerous industries," Nehring said. "I take pride in the fact that I always try to learn as much as I possibly can regarding issues that I am dealing with."

068 If elected, he would support the agriculture and energy industries, which he said "are feeling pressure from outside influences, and need to be able to continue as strongholds of our economic success."

"In the 2021 legislative session, we need to continue our focus on strengthening the economy, and ensure that North Dakota continues to be the best place to do business," Nehring said.

Volochenko is a U.S. Air Force veteran, was a two-term Kief mayor and was city auditor for nine years. She farms small grains and runs a long-haul trucking company with her husband.

Her priorities are to retain high-paying jobs in District 8, which is home to Coal Creek Station, North Dakota's largest coal-fired power plant, which is set to close in 2022. Volochenko also wants to maintain schools and their student population, as well as maintain the critical access hospitals in the district.

"Just help people, take care of people in every way," she said of her priorities.

She sees a balanced budget as a priority for the 2021 Legislature, with the coronavirus pandemic as a threat. She sees the Legislature's main priorities in health and human services, food, education and infrastructure.

Babb is a retired computer technician and system administrator. She cites her experience as a North Dakota team captain for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination as having prepared her for the Legislature.

Her priorities, if elected, include improving resources for mental health, addiction and homelessness. 069 "I just don't think that there's enough support in the Republican Party for the things that I am concerned about," Babb said.

She thinks the Democratic-NPL Party needs more of a voice in the Republican supermajority state, and said the party asked her to run.

Sen. Howard Anderson Jr., R-Turtle Lake, is running unopposed for reelection in District 8. New face for Mandan

Mandan-area voters will elect a new state senator this year.

Sen. Dwight Cook, R-Mandan, decided last year not to seek a seventh term, leaving open District 34's Senate seat.

Republican voters in June nominated Doug Larsen, who with his wife, Amy, owns Apex Builders in Mandan, as well as a property management company and a hotel. He also has served 26 years in the North Dakota National Guard.

He cites his business and military experience as having prepared him for the Legislature. He sees priorities in balancing the next two-year budget without raising taxes, setting conditions for economic diversification and managing agricultural and energy resources.

"We're a blessed area for having fertile farmland," Larsen said. "We're also a blessed area for having the type of energy infrastructure that we have and the type of people that we have."

Democrats nominated Adam Michal for District 34 Senate. He did not return three phone calls, a text message, an email or a Facebook message.

L_ 070 I Joining Larsen on the GOP ticket are incumbent Reps. Todd Porter and Nathan Toman, both R-Mandan.

Democrats nominated Joshua Johnson and Bernie Parkhurst for District 34 House. Seats Twenty-three Senate seats and 46 House seats are on North Dakota's Nov. 3 general election ballot.

Candidates comprise 68 Republicans, 55 Democrats and one independent nominee.

Most incumbents sought reelection and advanced to November from the June primary, including 21 senators and 39 representatives.

Two senators and four representatives did not seek reelection. Three representatives were defeated in the primary.

Republicans control the Senate 37-10 and the House 79-15.

North Dakota's legislative districts each have one senator and two representatives.

In addition to the District 8 and 34 races, other local legislative candidates are: District 28 Senate

• Sen. Robert Erbele, R-Lehr

District 28 House

• Rep. Mike Brandenburg, R-Edgeley 071 • Rep. Jeff Magrum, R-Hazelton • Beckie Phillips, Democratic-NPL

District 30 Senate

• Sen. Diane Larson, R-Bismarck

District 30 House

• Rep. Glenn Bosch, R-Bismarck • Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck

District 32 Senate

• Sen. Dick Dever, R-Bismarck • Amelia Doll, Democratic-NPL

District 32 House

• Rep. Lisa Meier, R-Bismarck • Rep. Pat Reinert, R-Bismarck • Krisanna Holkup Peterson, Democratic-NPL • Carl Young, Democratic-NPL

072 Letter: Party to find leader for District 8 seat

• Oct 24, 2020

My name is Rick Berg, and I have the current distinction of serving as the chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party. Together, we advocate for limited government and expanded freedoms across our state - including here in District 8.

Recently, we have mourned the loss of a great conservative leader - , and candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives - David Andahl.

As we pray for his family and his memory, many of you have also inquired about what will happen in this all-important election with his untimely passing. Ballots have already been cast, so the guidance we have received from the North Dakota Secretary of State is that David Andahl's name will remain on the ballot and votes for him will be counted. Should David Andahl win first or second place, he will be elected. His seat would then be vacated by the county auditor.

Once this vacancy occurs, the District 8 Republican Party Executive Committee must appoint a replacement. At that time, we will ensure that the District 8 Republicans have the support and resources they need to send another great leader to the North Dakota House.

Please cast your vote for David Andahl - and all of our great Republican candidates - and we will ensure that his seat is appropriately filled after the election. May God bless his memory. 073 Meet the candidates: District 8 House race

(KFYR) By Faith Hatton Published: Oct. 29, 2020 at 7:09 PM CDT MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Candidates running for the State Representative seat in District 8 will face a unique race this year. With the sudden death of David Andahl at the beginning of the month, the three remaining candidates will still be on the ballot next to him.

The first candidate is Kathrin Volochenko.

She first moved to North Dakota in 1979 after serving in the U.S. Air Force.

With a decade of experience under her belt, she served two terms as the Mayor of Kief, and nine years as treasurer and auditor for several different areas.

Volochenko said her campaign has focused on securing a steady food supply, increasing access to affordable health care and advocate for state supported mental and addiction services.

She said if elected she will work for the people, not the party.

"High dollar PAC's aren't going to buy my vote, that doesn't happen. It's the issue. I vote for the people and I vote the issues. I want to represent you as a person not the party," said Volochenko.

Candidate Dave Nehring is now the only Republican candidate in the race.

The Bowbells native said politics is something that he has been interested in for years.

Nehring served on the Bowbells city council and Apple Creek township board.

He said he wants to expand the state's industrial and agricultural base while also focusing on tax relief, and address negative outside influences on the state's energy and agriculture industries.

Nehring said he will also do his best to represent his constituents. 074 He released a statement to Your News leader that reads, in part:

"I am a lifelong North Dakota resident, and I want what is best for our state and district. If given the chance to represent District 8 and North Dakota, I will do the utmost to represent what is in the best interests of our folks!"

Your News Leader reached out to the third candidate Linda Babb, who was not available for comment.

Former incumbent David Andahl's name will still be on the ballot. For anyone who has already voted for him, your votes will still count.

A vote for Andahl would be, by law, a vote for the state Republican party to choose who would be in his seat after the election.

075 Legislative candidate who won heated primary dies from virus October 6, 2020

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A North Dakota state legislative candidate who won the June primary over the longtime incumbent and target of Gov. Doug Burgum has died due to complications from COVID-19, his mother said Tuesday.

David Andahl, 55, died Monday. His mother, Pat Andahl, told The Bismarck Tribune that her son had been hospitalized with the coronavirus disease and died after being sick for about four days.

Pat Andahl said her son had been "very careful" about the pandemic and was passionate about the idea of serving in government.

"He had a lot of feelings for his county ... and wanting to make things better, and his heart was in farming. He wanted things better for farmers and the coal industry," she said.

Andahl and fellow District 8 House candidate Dave Nehring won the Republicans endorsements and voters' nominations to defeat one of North Dakota's most powerful lawmakers, Rep. Jeff Delzer, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

The June primary drew the attention of Burgum, a Republican, who gave more than $1.8 million to a political action committee that successfully targeted Delzer's seat.

Delzer did not advance to the Nov. 3 general election, and he told the Bismarck Tribune that he thought the governor's influence in the race wasn't right.

Sen. Howard Anderson Jr., R-Turtle Lake, is running unopposed for District S's Senate seat. District 8 covers a swath of the state east and north of Bismarck.

North Dakota health officials on Tuesday reported 503 new cases of COVID-19, three more coronavirus-related deaths and another increase in hospitalizations, which have now topped 100 for six straight days.

There have been 739.1 new cases per 100,000 people in North Dakota over the past two weeks, which ranks first in the country for new cases per capita, according to the COVID Tracking Project. North Dakota has confirmed 24,464 virus cases since the start of the pandemic. 076 Legislative Candidate Who Won Heated Primary Dies From Virus

A North Dakota state legislative candidate who won the June primary over the longtime incumbent and target of Gov. Doug Burgum has died due to complications from COVID-19. By Associated Press, Wire Service Content Oct. 6, 2020, at 3:34 p.m.

Legislative Candidate Who Won Heated Primary Dies From Virus

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -A North Dakota state legislative candidate who won the June primary over the longtime incumbent and target of Gov. Doug Burgum has died due to complications from COVID-19, his mother said Tuesday.

David Andahl, 55, died Monday. His mother, Pat Andahl, told The Bismarck Tribune that her son had been hospitalized with the coronavirus disease and died after being sick for about four days.

Pat Andahl said her son had been "very careful" about the pandemic and was passionate about the idea of serving in government.

"He had a lot of feelings for his county ... and wanting to make things better, and his heart was in farming. He wanted things better for farmers and the coal industry," she said.

The June primary drew the attention of Burgum, a Republican, who gave more than $1.8 million to a political action committee that successfully targeted Delzer's seat.

Delzer did not advance to the Nov. 3 general election, and he told the Bismarck Tribune that he thought the governor's influence in the race wasn't right.

Sen. Howard Anderson Jr., R-Turtle Lake, is running unopposed for District S's Senate seat. District 8 covers a swath of the state east and north of Bismarck. 077 North Dakota health officials on Tuesday reported 503 new cases of COVID-19, three more coronavirus-related deaths and another increase in hospitalizations, which have now topped 100 for six straight days.

078 North Dakota legislative candidate died of COVID-19; path could be complicated if he • WIDS

• JACK DURA Bismarck Tribune

Oct 6, 2020

JACK DURA Bismarck Tribune ABismarck-area legislative candidate who has died just weeks before the conclusion of the general election succumbed to COVID-19.

David Andahl defeated a powerful North Dakota lawmaker in the June primary to advance to November. The path forward should he win the general election could become complicated.

Andahl, 55, died Monday. His mother, Pat Andahl, told the Tribune on Tuesday that her son had been hospitalized with the coronavirus disease and died after being sick for about four days.

His mother has "no idea" how her son contracted the coronavirus, saying he had been "very careful" amid the pandemic. Funeral arrangements were pending.

079 Andahl was a Republican nominee for one of two District 8 House seats in the November general election.

Andahl teamed up with Dave Nehring, who owns a habitat planting business, to win District 8 Republicans' endorsements and voters' nominations for the district's two-House seats. District 8 covers a swath of the state east and north of Bismarck.

Delzer on Tuesday declined to comment on the race beyond offering his "sincere condolences to the friends and family of Dave Andahl."

Legislative candidate who advanced in high-profile primary race dies; ballot can't be changed In addition to being a cattle rancher, Andahl was a race car driver, which took him all over the world, his mother said. He was a race car instructor in Las Vegas, and for years he was a federally approved government instructor demonstrating cars and motorcycles for soldiers in Afghanistan. 080 He served 16 years on the Burleigh County Planning and Zoning Commission, including eight years as chairman. He also was deeply involved in his family's housing development north of Bismarck.

"He has done a lot of things in his short years," Pat Andahl said.

Andahl was not married and had no children. His Rottweiler, Hank, "was the love of his life," his mother said.

"He was his companion all the time," she said.

Legislative Council Director John Bjornson said what happens after the election depends on the results.

Votes for Andahl will be counted, according to Jaeger. Should Andahl win, he said, the remedy is the process for filling a vacancy in a sitting legislator's seat, which falls to the person's district party.

"If he is one of the two candidates who receive the most votes in District 8 for the House of Representatives, a vacancy will then exist," the longtime secretary of state said. 081 Bjornson said that "what we have found is most legal authority, the general rule is that the next person up (in the November election results) does not rise up."

But "this is all new. We haven't encountered this, that we're aware," he added.

A number of other players could potentially get involved, he said. The next-highest vote-getter in the general election could sue to be declared a winner, but his or her chances are unclear.

The attorney general could issue an opinion to answer legal questions.

The county auditor also might have a role in deeming a legislative vacancy.

And the House of Representatives has the final say on the seating of its members.

Write-in legislative candidates have until 4 p.m. Oct. 30 to file certificates of write-in candidacy with the secretary of state's office.

State lawmakers take office Dec. 1 for four-year terms.

082 11/17/2020 A North Dakota candidate who died of Covid-19 remains on the ballot. - The New York Times

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North Dakota's top election official said on Wednesday that it was too late to remove from the ballot the name of a candidate for State Legislature who died Monday from Covid-19. Secretary of State Al Jaeger said that the Republican Party, which nominated David Andahl for a seat in a district near Bismarck, would get to fill the vacancy if Mr. Andahl were elected. "Our understanding right now is that all the votes cast for him will be counted," Mr. Jaeger said in an interview on Wednesday.

Mr. Andahl's mother told The Bismarck Tribune that her son, a 55-year-old rancher and race car driver, got sick last week and had been hospitalized.

Mr. Jaeger said that while vacancies have been created when legislators died in office, he could not recall a candidate dying so close to an election in his 27 years as North Dakota's secretary of state. "From what I gather, we really haven't had a situation like this before;' he said. In the Republican primary in June, Mr. Andahl edged out Jeff Delzer, a longtime incumbent, for a spot on the November ballot. In the general election, four candidates - two Democrats and two Republicans - are competing for two seats that will go to the top two finishers. North Dakota had the highest death rate and the highest rate of new cases in the country over the past week.

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The state attorney general has decreed that David Andahl will remain on the ballot in the general election, even though it cannot be said he lives in District 8

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

Updated Oct. 16, 2020 10:00AM ET/ Published Oct. 15, 2020 4:51AM ET

084 One of North Dakota's latest COVID-19 fatalities was buried on Wednesday afternoon but remains on the ballot for the state legislature in the November elections.

Known in his motor racing days as "Dakota Dave," 55-year-old David Andahl is on the ballot as a Republican candidate in the box marked "State Representative District 08." His name is two inches to the right of the name Donald J. Trump in the adjacent box marked "President and Vice President of the United States."

In a campaign TV ad, Andahl described himself as a Trump supporter. He was not dissuaded when it became known that Trump had been aware back in February that COVID-19 is deadly and yet continued to compare it to the flu, dismissing it as just another Democratic hoax.

"It's going to disappear," said the president whose re-election Andahl still supported.

Right around the same time Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Andahl also fell ill. They were both hospitalized over the first weekend in October. Both posted on social media that Sunday.

Trump tweeted a video, saying he was "getting great reports from the doctors" and was going to pay a surprise visit to the "great patriots" who were outside the hospital with Trump flags. He added that he had "learned a lot" about COVID-19.

"I get it, I understand it," Trump said. "I'm going to be telling you about

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085 Andahl posted on Facebook, saying nothing of his illness, sounding not at all Trumpian. He suggested that the way to govern is not to incite and divide but to listen and unite.

"Election Day is fast approaching," he noted. "I served on the Burleigh County Planning & Zoning Commission for 16 years, including chairing the commission for eight years during a time of rapid growth and change. I listened to my constituents and worked collaboratively with my colleagues to find solutions. I will bring this same approach to the legislature, representing your concerns in District 8. I appreciate your support!"

On Oct. 5, Tn1mp was released. He tweeted another video after he returned to the White House that evening.

"One thing that's for certain: Don't let it dominate you," he said of the virus. "Don't be afraid of it. You're going to beat it. We have the best medical equipment, we have the best medicines-all developed recently."

That same night, an announcement appeared on Andahl's Facebook page.

"It is with heavy hearts we share that David Andahl passed away today. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends."

Andahl's family posted on the page the following day.

"Our beloved son David passed away yesterday after a short battle with COVID-19. He was very cautious especially because he did have a few health challenges, but he was unable to fend off this disease. We are heartbroken, and we ask that he be remembered not by how he died, but 086 by how he lived. David was a kind, caring man whose greatest joy was helping others. He gave generously of his time to his family, friends, neighbors and his community. He has been a public servant for many years and was looking forward to the opportunity to serve in the state legislature. We are sad that his wish will not come to pass. We thank all of you who have supported David in the past, and we ask for your continued support and prayers as we make arrangements to celebrate his life."

Many of the friends and colleagues who commented in response used that same word, "generous." And there is no reason to doubt that Andahl was indeed "very cautious" about COVID-19.

But too many people in North Dakota were not. The state had become a hotspot as Gov. Doug Burgum went through three state health directors in four months and refused to institute a mask mandate. He still talks about "guidelines" and offers such phony phrases as "the path to freedom is through self-discipline" as North Dakota reports the nation's highest per capita incidence in both COVID-19 deaths and new infections. Spineless ND Guv Sacrifices 3rd Health

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At the start of this week, the five mayors of the state's biggest cities released a joint letter calling for "increased diligence" in the face of what threatened to become a "second wave" of infections. They wrote:

087 "To get us through this wave of COVID-19 and to keep our communities open, it's crucial to be aware of our behaviors: WEAR A MASK when distancing cannot be maintained, wash your hands frequently, and sanitize frequently used surfaces. We must keep our social interactions to small groups, social distance when out in the public, utilize testing events, and if sick stay home."

The earnest-sounding missive became a joke when you saw the signatories. None of them have instituted a mask mandate extending beyond city employees. Mayor Tim Mahoney of Fargo is a physician who attended the Harvard school of public health, so it seemed only what was to be expected on Sept. 21 when he lodged his vote on whether the city board of commissioners should draft a mask mandate.

"Yes," he said.

But when it came to a vote on Oct. 5 whether to take the first step toward the possible implementation of a mandate, the doctor became just another craven politician. Never mind that the science such as he studied at Harvard had proven the value of a mandate.

"No," he said.

Mahoney made noises afterward about what an emotional issue masks had become and how difficult a mandate would be to enforce. He cited an instance when a Fargo public transit employee asked someone to wear a mask and got "coldcocked from behind," and a security guard came over only to be similarly attacked. The lesson Mahoney offered from this was not that the assailant should have been arrested but that masks should not be required even if they have been proven to save lives. 088 At least Mahoney did not inflame the situation, as had Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski in late August. "This isn't Nazi Germany where we can bust into houses and force people to wear masks." "This isn't Nazi Germany where we can bust into houses and force people to wear masks," Bochenski declared.

Meanwhile, the virus has continued to surge and the death toll has mounted. The Good Samaritan Society long-term care facility in Bottineau reported that 14 residents and one staff member had died ofCOVID-19 as of Tuesday. The Somerset Court assisted living facility in Minot reported that 5 8 of its 13 7 residents and 11 of its staff had tested positive.

And then there were those who got sick and died in the course of going between work and home, or in the case of Andahl, the campaign trail. His nm was bankrolled with big money from none other than Burgum, as part of the governor's effort to exact revenge on a political foe.

The target was state Rep. Jeff Delzer of Underwood, the longtime chairman of the state House Appropriations Committee and perhaps the most powerful figure in the legislature. The house traditionally rubberstamps the governor's budget, but Delzer sought even more power by changing the rules. Delzer summarily rejected first-term Burgum's 2019 fiscal plan. 089 As it happens, Delzer is a District 8 Representative, who are elected two at a time. The top two finishers from the particular party's primary win. They then face the top two of the opposing party. And the top two of those four in the general election win.

Burgum, who got into politics after selling his software company to Microsoft for more than $1 billion, began by pouring more than $1.8 million into a political action committee backing Andahl and another political newcomer named Dave Nehring in a joint candidacy.

The "two Daves" got everybody they could muster to attend the local GOP convention and managed to secure the Republican endorsement over Delzer. Thanks to TV ads and fliers, along with genuine horniness and newbie enthusiasm, Nehring and Andahl come in first and second.

Delzer was out, and that would have been that if Andahl had not fallen ill and died from the virus Burgum has let run wild. The early voting had already commenced, and the state attorney general decreed that Andahl would remain on the ballot in the general election even though it could not be said he lives in District 8 or anywhere else.

Should the dead guy beat the live Democrat candidate, the new representative will likely be appointed by the local GOP committee. And that has some observers wondering if Delzer might end up keeping his seat after all. No doubt Burgum will do whatever he can to prevent that.

Burgum's office did not respond to a Daily Beast query as to whether he planned to attend Andahl's funeral on Wednesday at "Dakota Dave's" ranch outside Bismarck, the state capital. If the governor did go, he would seem to

090 have skipped the burial and gone straight to a "COVID-19 Response Press Conference" at 3:30 p.m.

There, Burgum blathered about guidelines rather than mandates. He again cited the question of enforceability. He then came closer to the real fear that seems to drive so many quaky souls such as himself to resist mandates.

"This is not the time for us to get fighting ideological battles," he said.

Battles that Trump has incited almost from the start of the pandemic, rousing his base to join him in disguising reprehensible selfishness as freedom. Trump was out there there even now in other states, drawing crowds with no consideration for social distancing and inciting his followers by example not to wear masks. He did not just mismanage the pandemic. He stoked it by substituting rational public health for the basest of politics. And he thereby whipped up forces that Burgum and Mahoney (a doctor, no less!) and other cowards are afraid to face.

"Masks work and you don't need a mandate to wear one," Burgum told the press conference.

In the way ofTn1mp, the governor sought to minimize the spike in infections by suggesting the high per capita rate was the result of increased testing in a state with a low population.

"The deaths, of course, again, also translate to that," he continued.

Deaths translate? And this from a guy whose candidate for legislature died of COVID-19 and was being buried that very afternoon.

091 "As we've seen our deaths increase in recent weeks with the small population," Burgum continued, "we have in fact had a high number of deaths per capita, and that's obviously something we take super seriously and we're trying to prevent."

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092 North Dakota candidate who died of COVID-19 will remain on ballot

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A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died of COVID-19 earlier this month will remain on the ballot.

David Andahl, 55, a Bismark rancher and developer who was running in the 8th District, garnered endorsements from top Republicans, including Gov. Doug Burgum and U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, before he died Oct. 5.

MICHIGAN GOV. GRETCHEN WHITMER VETOES 'FEARMONGERING' BILL TARGETING VOTER FRAUD Andahl's name will remain on the ballot following a decision by state Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Should he win on Nov. 3, the state Republican Party will appoint a replacement.

"In the event the deceased candidate receives the majority of the votes, the candidate is elected. However, if the prevailing candidate has died, the candidate is no longer qualified, and a vacancy would exist," Stenehjem wrote, citing state law on filling a legislative vacancy. 093 REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENSION PULLS IN MORE THAN 35,000 NEW ARIZONA VOTERS

Voters have the option to petition for a special election after the legislative session if they are unhappy with the appointment.

The incumbent candidate, Republican Rep. Jeff Delzer, is the chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

094 North Dakota legislative candidate dies of COVID-19, will still be on November ballot By John Reinan Star Tribune

OCTOBER 17, 2020 - 4:56AM As COVID-19 cases surge in North Dakota, the disease has claimed a candidate for state Legislature touted as a "Trump Republican."

But he'll still be on the ballot.

David Andahl, 55, of Bismarck, died of the disease Oct. 5. His name will still be on the ballot as a Republican in the November election for a seat in the state House of Representatives in the Eighth District, according to a spokeswoman for the North Dakota Secretary of State's Office.

Andahl, a rancher and land developer, won a heated primary earlier this year against state Rep. Jeff Delzer, a powerful committee chairman.

He garnered endorsements from North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, who proclaimed his backing of Andahl "because we need more Trump Republicans in the State Legislature."

Over the past week, North Dakota has reported the most new cases of COVID-19 and the most deaths from COVID-19 per capita in the nation, according to reporting by the New York Times. If Andahl wins the election, the state Republican Party will be allowed to appoint his replacement, according to the spokeswoman.

095 North Dakota legislative candidate who died of COVID-19 still on the ballot His death came during the state's worst month so far for the virus. ByMeredith Deliso October 17, 2020, 6:25 PM

A North Dakota legislative candidate who died from COVID-19 will still be on the ballot this November.

David Andahl, 55, died Oct. 5, after a short battle with the virus, his family said in a statement the following day. The Bismarck native was one of four House candidates running for two seats in the state's 8th District.

This week, North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem addressed how Andahl's recent death could affect the general election. Early voting for military and overseas voters began 46 days before the election and for other eligible voters 40 days prior, according to the attorney general. Early in person voting begins in the state on Monday.

In an opinion released Tuesday, Stenehjem said that the court uses the "American" rule, "where votes cast for the deceased candidate should be counted."

"If a deceased candidate receives the majority of the votes, the candidate is elected," he said. "However, if the prevailing candidate has died, the candidate is no longer qualified and a vacancy will exist. State law provides the process to fill vacancies of a legislative office."

096 Indeed, the Secretary of State's website still lists Andahl on the ballot. Ifhe wins, the state Republican Party will be allowed to appoint his replacement, the Star Tribune reported.

Andahl and fellow GOP newcomer Dave Nehring both were endorsed by the Republican Party and defeated incumbent Jeff Delzer and Bob Wheeler in a heated Republican primary in June.

Andahl was a rancher and land developer who also served on the Burleigh County Planning & Zoning Commission for 16 years. His funeral was Wednesday.

His death came during what is shaping up to be North Dakota's worst month so far battling coronavirus. The state has recorded record new cases, hospitalizations and deaths in recent days. Over the past week, it also had the most cases and deaths per capita in the country, according to The New York Times, as the Midwest battles outbreaks in several states.

His family said that Andahl was "very cautious" about the coronavirus "because he did have a few health challenges."

"We are heartbroken, and we ask that he be remembered not by how he died, but by how he lived," his family said. "David was a kind, caring man whose greatest joy was helping others."

Andahl was known as "Dakota Dave," his obituary noted, because of "his commitment to promoting his home state."

097 Amid Soaring Cases, North Dakota Ballots Include GOP Candidate Who Died of COVID

BY MARINA WATTS ON 10/18/20 AT 1 :37 PM EDT

The name of a GOP candidate, who was running for a seat in North Dakota's state legislature, will remain on the ballot in the upcoming November 3 election following his death from COVID-19.

David Andahl died on October 5, the Star Tribune reported. He was 55 years old. The "Trump Republican" was a rancher and developer who ran for the state's House of Representatives in the Eighth District. He defeated Representative Jeff Delzer, a committee chairman, in a primary earlier this year.

However, Andahl's name will still be on the ballot in North Dakota, a spokeswoman for the North Dakota Secretary of State's Office revealed.

During his campaign, Andahl gained support from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer. The latter endorsed the candidate "because we need more Trump Republicans in the State Legislature."

If Andahl posthumously wins the election, the state's Republican Party will be allowed to choose a substitution for his seat.

Andahl's coronavirus case is one of many in North Dakota, which is experiencing a surge in cases. Additionally, the state is on its way to breaking its COVID death record this month.

098 As of Friday, the state has seen 103 deaths from the virus this month. September's total of coronavirus deaths was 120. North Dakota has seen 404 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the North Dakota Department of Health.

Beds available in the ICU are also growing slim due to the rise in positive COVI D-19 cases. Of the 1,876 staffed beds statewide, only 251 (13 percent) are open for patients.

Director of Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Renae Moch recently told Newsweek about how hospitals have been strained in recent weeks.

"The larger hospitals are always staffed and meant to be run at a high level of occupancy," Moch said. "That is how they manage efficiency and margins for their facilities, but in my lifetime, North Dakota has not seen anything like this where all hospitals are being impacted at the same time."

Moch added: "This has the potential to lead to the cancelation of elective surgeries to free up hospital beds, which means potential delayed care for patients. At its worst, we could have nursing ratios stretched to where care becomes potentially less safe."

As of this writing, North Dakota has seen 10.4 percent daily positivity, with 716 new positives, the state's health department announced Sunday.

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