1. United States
2. N.D.
3. Letter

I want to understand why you think the voters of North Dakota should re-elect you when you choose not to debate candidates in public? According to the North Dakota Monitor, you withdrew after Prairie Public added two candidates and planned to extend the debate to 90 minutes. Accountability and transparency, especially in an election year, are paramount in a democracy so if the burden of additional candidates and a slightly longer time is untenable then perhaps North Dakota would be better served by someone who is willing to defend their beliefs.