NORTH DAKOTA
     Nov. 6, 2012 Governor
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NORTH DAKOTA IS AT A CROSSROADS
 
Our state's future will be bright with smart, responsible investments and a bold vision. We cannot continue to ignore our needs and stockpile our resources in Bismarck.
 
During this unique time, I will be the "People's Governor" to make sure that
the price we pay isn't our quality of life or losing what makes this place home.


TAYLOR FOR NORTH DAKOTA • P.O. Box 411 • FARGO, ND 58107
PAID FOR BY TAYLOR FOR NORTH DAKOTA.


RYAN TAYLOR

• Lifelong North Dakotan, fourth-generation rancher, writer, and small-business owner

• Currently serves as ND Senate Minority Leader, first elected to State Senate in 2002; highly-respected by colleagues on both sides of the aisle, placing policy before politics

• Named "Children's Champion" for work on education and protection of ND's next generation; fought for broad-based tax relief, stronger investments in infrastructure, and transparent government

• Active in many local and statewide organizations; trustee of the ND Cowboy Hall of Fame

• Lives near Towner with wife, Nikki; raising sons, Marshall and Olav, and daughter, Sylvia



ELLEN CHAFFEE
• Leader in North Dakota's higher education system for over 30 years, served as president of Valley City and Mayville State Universities; established an outstanding reputatioi:, for integrity and. effectiveness

• Elected president of two national professional associations, and led a research team at a national policy center

• Chaired the board during the merger of Fargo-based MeritCare Health System with Sanford Health

• Currently serves as a consultant to nearly 50 university presidents and governing boards across the U.S.

• Lives in Bismarck with husband, David Schwalbe; has one daughter and son-in-law and three grandchildren



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ENSURING A "LASTING HARVEST"
Develop our resources responsibly to ensure this is not a boom and bust, but rather a lasting harvest that will benefit all North Dakotans, maintain our quality of life, and leave our children a state we're proud to call home.

A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO OUR CHILDREN
Provide for our children's health, safety, and well-being; freeze tuition and invest the windfall from today's oil and gas to help North Dakota families afford an education at North Dakota's colleges and universities, furthering their opportunities to stay here and build a brighter future.

BRING BACK COMMON SENSE TO STATE GOVERNMENT
Re-establish a true participatory government where decisions are made in consult with the broad base of citizens and not just the powerful few and politically connected.

SOLVE NORTH DAKOTA'S WATER CHALLENGES
Develop sensible solutions and proactive plans for each of North Dakota's flood plains and water basins.

The People's Governor

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TAYLOR FOR NORTH DAKOTA + P.O. Box 411 + FARGO, ND 58107
PAID FOR BY: TAYLOR FOR NORTH DAKOTA, KEVIN TEIGEN, TREASURER
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  • Fourth generation North Dakota rancher. Married to Nikki; raising two sons, Marshall, and Olav; and one daughter, Sylvia
  • Graduate of NDSU
  • Small business owner, author, and "Cowboy Logic" columnist
  • Elected to ND State Senate in 2002, Senate Minority Leader in 2010
  • In 2010, named "Children's Champion" for work on education, care and protection of ND's kids; fought to bring broad based tax relief to all ND citizens; promoted good government and public policy transparency; and worked to provide for our schools and roads and to protect North Dakota's unique quality of life
  • Past President of church council, Dollar for Scholars Chapter President, Member of the Rural Leadership ND Council

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