John Hoeven in 2022 ND Senate race
On Government Reform:
Federal government shouldn't determine state election rules
[On election reform]: "This bill takes away state authority and effectively nationalizes our election system. I don't believe North Dakotans want the federal government to determine how we conduct our elections," Hoeven said in a statement emailed
by his office prior to the vote--adding concerns that the bill would chip away at election security measures such as voter ID laws. "I believe states should run our elections, not be forced to use a one-size-fits-all federal approach."
Source: Jamestown Sun on 2022 North Dakota Senate race
Jun 22, 2021
On Homeland Security:
Full funding for missiles, bases in North Dakota
Hoeven has worked to prevent the retirement of some Global Hawk missions in defense legislation and is pushing the administration for full funding for them. With nuclear modernization, Hoeven has requested full funding for efforts at Minot Air Force
Base, including new engines and upgrades for B-52 aircraft, and the updated missiles they carry. Hoeven has requested funding for new Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent systems, which will replace the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.
Source: The Dickinson Press on 2022 North Dakota Senate race
May 25, 2021
On Abortion:
2007: signed trigger law banning abortions
[Republican incumbent Governor John] Hoeven hit [Independent State Rep. Rick] Becker for past votes against anti-abortion legislation, which Becker said were "some bad votes." [Democratic-NPL nominee Katrina] Christiansen criticized Hoeven
for "vilifying" women in "the most grievous moments" who seek late-term abortions. Hoeven, who as governor signed North Dakota's 2007 trigger law banning abortions with some exceptions, questioned whether
Christiansen would allow abortions up to the point of birth.[OnTheIssues explanation]: A "trigger law" outlaws most abortions, but could not take effect in 2007 because federal law--via the 1973
Roe v. Wade decision--superseded that state law. A "trigger law" would be "triggered" to take effect when the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, which occurred in June 2022].
Source: Bismarck Tribune on 2022 North Dakota Senate race
Oct 27, 2022
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