We, the people of the great state of North Dakota, having signed our names to this petition, are in consent to recall Governor Doug Burgum. The reason for the recall is his unconstitutional and unlawful overreach in his role as the Governor of North Dakota. His recent mask mandate (signed on Nov. 13, 2020) is the breaking point that has led to the many signatures contained herein.

Recognizing that the USA is a constitutional republic wherein our government in all 50 states is of the people, by the people, and for the people, we believe firmly that it was the intent of the founders and our founding documents that those who govern must only do so in accordance with the consent of the governed.

Governor Burgum is acting like a tyrant who can decree and do as he pleases without the consent of the people and the legislature of North Dakota. We must resist and we do so not only by refusing to conform to his mandate but also by adding our names to this recall.