Bismarck, ND - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Bismarck?

Legal Authority

North Dakota provides the strongest municipal legal foundation in this campaign.

Why It Can Work Here

Commission (at-large)

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

5 members · Commission · Mayor (president) + 4 commissioners
North Dakota state capital. Home rule charter adopted 1986.

City/County Office Building
221 N. 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 355-1300
bismarcknd.gov/2375/City-Commission

Meetings

Tue

5:15 PM

2nd & 4th Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Bismarck to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(701) 355-1300

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 5:15 PM · City/County Office Building

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