User:Ztteaguisu/sandbox

=North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party= The North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party (abbreviated Democratic-NPL, Dem-NPL or DNL) is the North Dakota affiliate of the Democratic Party of the United States.This political organization is the outcome of the merging of two parties during a historical time in the state of North Dakota. A time period during which the state enjoyed a three party political system.

=History= The North Dakota Democratic Non-Partisan League Party has roots in the Progressive era in American history. Progressive era reforms in North Dakota destroyed Alexander McKenzie’s Control of State Government and the Republican Party. Alexander McKenzie built a political machine as a party boss, to influence the state government in the interests of the railroads and their natural allies, the grain dealers and the banks of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Progressive Democrats of the time called themselves “the party of the laborer and the farmer.” Progressive leaders were frequently lawyers, merchants, editors, and professors those of which belonged to both the Republican and Democratic parties and cooperated with one another. Although their cooperation did not impair North Dakota’s staunch allegiance to the Republican Party, a victory for their cooperation came in the successful election of Democrat John Burke, North Dakota governor three times; as well, Woodrow Wilson carried the state in 1912. The progressives found their strongest support in the eastern portion of the state, the region settled by Norwegians. Despite organized opposition of a political machine; in 1906, nine years before the formation of the Non-Partisan League, and 50 years before Democrats and the Non-Partisan League would unite. Progressive roots were growing, that year the North Dakota Democrats concluded its platform: “The Political affairs of the state of North Dakota are controlled by the railroads.” The initial organization and calls for reform laid a foundation that soon would grow a socialist movement of workers in the state.

1906 through 1915
The next nine years was a revolutionary period of progressive successes, starting with John Burkes’ election to governor in 1906. The McKenzie Political Machine controlled the senate, but the house filled with progressive Democrats and Republicans. Many anti railroad bills introduced, receiving lobbyists opposition against them. Many Progressive legislation and reforms passed, such as a direct primary law, a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment for the initiative and referendum power of the people, a public library commission law, and laws to enforce prohibition. Make no mistake about it this was the heart of the progressive era. Subsequent years to come would prove the end of Alexander McKenzie and his Republican Political Machine. In 1908, the first State electoral primary solidified his retirement. That same year the Republican Party crafter an extremely progressive party platform, The Progressive Incumbent Governor John Burke remained in position with Republican votes. The final Triumph came in 1910 three term elect governor Burke Said, “This is McKenzie’s Last Stand.” Referring to the remains of the Republican political machine, he had built. The Grand Forks Herald called it “a contest between the people….and predatory interests.”

North Dakota again proved its progressive sympathies in 1912. This year the state held the first United States Presidential Preference Primary on March 19. North Dakota favored Robert M. La Follette choosing this progressive over Theodore Roosevelt or William Howard Taft for President. Despite an angry Roosevelt forming the Progressive Party due to losing the Republican Nomination to Taft, he had little support from North Dakota. Many Progressives distrusted Roosevelt’s backers, George W. Perkins of the J.P. Morgan group and International Harvester. Because of such opposition Woodrow Wilson carried the state in November. Thought the state elected an old McKenzie supporter to Governor. Louis B. Hanna Was elected in 1912 and 1914, his defeat of the creation of a State operated Grain Elevator may have paved the way to the rise of the Non-Partisan League in 1915.

Rise of the Non-Partisan League
When Arthur C. Townley came to Bismarck early in 1915 he saw strife between a conservative legislature and farmer operated interest groups. With his background in organizing farmers for the socialist party Townley brought expertise to North Dakota.

=Current State Legislatures= The House of Representatives consists of 94 representatives. Two representatives are elected from each of the 47 senatorial districts. The representatives from odd-numbered districts were elected to four-year terms at the November 2010 general election. The representatives from even-numbered districts will be elected to four-year terms at the November 2012 general election. There are 12 House standing committees and 7 House procedural committees that closely parallel the Senate committees with respect to name and subject matter jurisdiction. The Dem-NPL has elected two representatives to 9 of the 47 districts, fully representing the districts. Dem-NPL has elected one representative to 7 of the districts, in these the party shares representation with Republican Party members. Three women currently represent state districts: Kathy Hogan-21st, Shirley Meyer-36th, Lois Delmore- 43rd.

The Senate consists of 47 senators. One senator is elected from each of 47 senatorial districts. The 24 senators from odd-numbered districts will be elected to four-year terms at the November 2010 general election. The 23 senators from even-numbered districts were elected to four-year terms at the November 2008 general election. There are 11 Senate standing committees and 7 Senate procedural committees that closely parallel the House of Representatives committees with respect to name and subject matter jurisdiction.

State Legislative districts the Party represents fully are as follows:
 * 9th District, two House members and one Senator
 * 11th District, two House members and one Senator
 * 18th District, two House members and one Senator
 * 20th District, two House members and one Senator
 * 21st District, two House members and one Senator
 * 24th District, two House members and one Senator
 * 26th District, two House members and one Senator

Members of the State House
25 Democratic Non-partisan League party members hold office in the 62nd State House. The 63rd session of the house will begin in 2013 in which incumbents will campaign to stay elected.

The 25 current members are as follows:
 * Representative Tom Conklin (ND) Representing the 4th district


 * Representative Kenton B. Onstad (ND) Representing the 4th district


 * Representative Bob Hunskor (ND) Representing the 6th district


 * Representative Tracy Boe (ND) Representing the 9th district


 * Representative Marvin E. Nelson (ND) Representing the 9th district


 * Representative Ron Guggisberg (ND) Representing the 11th district


 * Representative Scot Kelsh (ND) Representing the 11th district


 * Representative Lyle L. Hanson (ND) Representing the 12th district


 * Representative Joe T. Kroeber (ND) Representing the 12th district


 * Representative Robert J. 'Tork' Kilichowski (ND) Representing the 16th district


 * Representative Eliot Glassheim (ND) Representing the 18th district


 * Representative Lonny B. Winrich (ND) Representing the 18th district


 * Representative Richard G. 'Rick' Holman (ND) Representing the 20th district


 * Representative Lee A. Kaldor (ND) Representing the 20th district


 * Representative Kathy L. Hogan (ND) Representing the 21st district


 * Representative Steven L. 'Steve' Zaiser (ND) Representing the 21st district


 * Representative Ralph Metcalf (ND) Representing the 24th district


 * Representative Phillip 'Phil' Mueller (ND) Representing the 24th district


 * Representative Clark Williams (ND) Representing the 25th district


 * Representative Bill Amerman (ND) Representing the 26th district


 * Representative Jerome G. 'Jerry' Kelsh (ND) Representing the 26th district (Minority Leader)


 * Representative Shirley J. Meyer (ND) Representing the 36th district


 * Representative Corey R. Mock (ND) Representing the 42nd district


 * Representative Lois Delmore (ND) Representing the 43rd district


 * Representative Ed Gruchalla (ND) Representing the 45th district

Members of the State Senate
The 12 members of the State Senate are as follows:


 * Senator John M. Warner (ND) Representing the 4th district


 * Senator David Paul O'Connell (ND) Representing the 6th district


 * Senator Ryan M. Taylor (ND) Representing the 7th district (Minority Leader)


 * Senator Richard Marcellais (ND) Representing the 9th district


 * Senator Tim Mathern (ND) Representing the 11th district


 * Senator Constance 'Connie' Triplett (ND) Representing the 18th district


 * Senator Philip M. Murphy (ND) Representing the 20th district


 * Senator Carolyn C. Nelson (ND) Representing the 21st district


 * Senator Joan Heckaman (ND) Representing the 23rd district


 * Senator Larry J. Robinson (ND) Representing the 24th district


 * Senator Jim Dotzenrod (ND) Representing the 26th district


 * Senator Mac Schneider (ND) Representing the 42nd district

=National Legislatures= In The U.S. House of Representatives one Representative at large represents North Dakota, Republican Rick Berg.

National Representative History 1981-2011

 * 1981-1993 Byron Dorgan was North Dakotas at large Dem-NPL Representative.
 * 1993-2011 Earl Pomeroy Held the seat representing North Dakota in the nation legislature.

National Senate History

 * 1993-2011 Byron Dorgan was elected as one of two Senators in our nations capital, after serving in the House for 12 years.
 * 1986-present Senator Kent Conrad

Today in North Dakota
Population is 659,458

=Play Space= Content JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JKJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ

=Reference=