North Dakota Constitution Article II - Elective Franchise
North Dakota Constitution – Article II: Elective Franchise
Article II of the North Dakota Constitution outlines the right to vote and eligibility for elective franchise in the state. Here's a summary of its key provisions:
Key Points of Article II – Elective Franchise:
Qualified Electors:
Every U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, who has resided in North Dakota for at least 30 days preceding an election, is qualified to vote.
Residency Requirements:
The article provides flexibility by allowing the legislature to define "residency" for voting purposes.
The legislature can also authorize voting by absentee ballot or other means for residents who are away from their polling place.
Disqualifications:
A person declared mentally incompetent or who is serving a sentence for a felony may be disqualified from voting as prescribed by law.
Secret Ballot:
Voting must be free and equal, and conducted by secret ballot to protect voter privacy.
Legislative Authority:
The legislature has the power to prescribe laws to secure the integrity of elections and maintain a fair process.
Purpose and Impact:
Ensures broad voter eligibility while maintaining electoral integrity.
Balances accessibility with the need for regulation.
Guarantees the right to vote as a cornerstone of democratic participation in North Dakota.
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