Event Calendar
Every political campaign has its rhythm.
Some of it is based on legal statutes.
Some of it is based on the weather.
You should know important dates for this campaign.
Important dates
February 17
In 2026, February 17 has an interesting confluence of three events. One is the Chinese New Year, heralding the Year of the Horse. The other is Mardi Gras, a major party before the Christian season of Lent. There will also be an annular "right of fire" solar eclipse in Antarctica.
February 19
Dakota Resource Council Region 2 Meeting
March
The month of March will have several events. Just because state laws prohibits me from circulating petitions to get myself onto the ballot does not mean that I plan to be idle.
Please check regularly for new events.
March 6-8
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party State Convention
March 28-29
North Dakota Republican Party State Convention
April
April will be a busy month. This is the first month to circulate petitions to get Andrew Alexis Varvel onto the ballot as an independent candidate for North Dakota House in District 47.
We will be going door to door to collect signatures. We will be at local parks and businesses to collect signatures. We will be going out there to meet you.
There is much to do and a limited amount of time to do it.
So, if you want to be part of this movement, your help is wanted!
If you want to help, please contact us or sign up!
April 1
April Fools Day!
April 3
In 2026, this is Good Friday. This is also the first day on the election calendar when independent candidates in North Dakota can circulate petitions collect signatures to get onto the ballot.
August 31
This is the last day on which independent candidates can file petitions to get onto the ballot.
September 25 - October 2
This is when each political campaign must file a pre-general campaign finance statement with the Secretary of State's Office.
Some well known parts of the news media use this as a baton waving contest, promoting the ridiculous idea of "my campaign bank account is bigger than your campaign bank account." Still, political campaigns cost money and the public has a right to know how much money they get, how many campaign donations they get, and who is providing large donations to them.
November 3
This is national election day in the United States. Hopefully, this will also eventually become a national holiday. Be sure to vote!