VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following is a news release by Representative Cole Christensen to the people of North Dakota’s District 24.
“In early 2020 as the world was thrown into unprecedented uncertainty due the spread of COVID-19, I sat watching in horror as the virus was weaponized by opportunistic politicians to consolidate power and strip us of our freedoms. Understandably, this feeling of helplessness and fear was present throughout our community as businesses were forced to close, our schools were shut down, and our very livelihoods put in jeopardy. The excessive government overreach at all levels could no longer go unchallenged. It was clear that something had to be done. I knew it was my time to step up and fight for North Dakota as a Representative from District 24. My goal was to restore the rights of The People as guaranteed by the State and Federal Constitutions.
In March of 2020, I announced my run for the North Dakota House of Representatives for these very reasons. I stood with The People of District 24 to demand an end to the unconstitutional shutdowns. I fought to restore the legislative balance of powers in our 7 boundary Republic for the simple fact that here in North Dakota, we don’t elect dictators.
In my first term, with the passing of my resolution HCR 3049, ND was the first in the nation to declare Parents as the primary stakeholders and chief caretakers over their child’s future. I spoke for those without a voice defending the unborn’s right to live giving me a 100% rating from ND Right to Life. We believe the Family is the backbone to our country, which is why I voted in favor of every pro-traditional family value bill and earned a 100% rating from the ND Family Alliance. I earned the conservative excellence rating of 91% from the American Conservative Union and accepted my award at CPAC. My plan of attack was not to sit at home. I showed up, put in the work, and represented our values.
I’m asking you, The People of District 24, to trust me once again as your voice in Bismarck. Together, we will continue to be a champion for parents’ rights, and traditional family values. We will fight against corrosive forces that constantly threaten our 2nd amendment. We will push for pro-life causes to end abortion once and for all. We will continue to represent conservative values and the principles of freedom. You elected me in 2020 because of who I said I was. Based on my voting record, I did my best to prove you right. With your continued support, we will have a bright future here in North Dakota because like many of you, I am willing to show up and fight for it.”
Yours truly and Mutually Pledged.
Cole Christensen.