(Bismarck, ND) — Polling data from the North Dakota News Cooperative shows many North Dakotans are not aligned always with key policies sought by state leaders.
The polling shows 48% of state residents agree and 44% disagree with the recently passed Abortion law in North Dakota. The law completely bans abortion in most circumstances, except for cases of rape or incest up to six weeks, and bans it entirely except for in the case of death or serious health risk for the remainder of the pregnancy. Independents oppose the law by a 61% to 31% margin.
A “Pass it Twice” ballot measure also shows a major split, with 46% of North Dakota voters opposing the measure and 36% were in support. The measure would require future ballot petitions initiated by citizens to pass in two consecutive elections to become law. Republicans in the state largely approve of the provision, with 46% in favor and 37% in opposition. North Dakotan Independents oppose the measure 55% to 30% and Democrats also oppose it 55% to 25%.
When it comes to property taxes, 49% of voters statewide want property taxes to remain under local control, instead of having the state legislature take control. The issue is evenly split among republicans, with 45% for and against. Democrats are heavily favor of local control according to polling, with 70% showing support and 20% against it.
