Christine O'Riley

Christine O'Riley served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 2003.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After serving our great nation, my family and I chose to return to the home of my ancestors and “re-settle” in the beautiful state of North Dakota. I am running to represent District 11 in the North Dakota Senate to ensure that the quality of life that attracted us to this area continues to be protected, as well as strengthened for my family, your family, and the future families who are proud to call North Dakota home. It would be an honor and a privilege to serve my neighbors in the ND Senate.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Taxpayer Relief

As your State Senator, I will be investing in tax solutions that provide noticeable relief to our taxpayers, including working to abolish or significantly contain property taxes, limit special assessments via legislative guardrails, and examine abolishing state income taxes.A Right to Life for All Ages because... "Every Life is Precious”

As your State Senator, I will work to ensure that our laws reflect the wishes of our community, where we value individuals and families by protecting life at every stage from conception to natural death, ensuring compassionate alternatives are available to help those struggling with mental health, addictions, and/or homelessness, and right to Life encompasses more than talking about birth and death. The journey of life may start with supportive pregnancy services and later require supportive family and/or palliative care types of support. I will work to review practical options to break the cycles of complex issues.Build Successful Generations:

Maintaining North Dakota's valued livability, including the safe streets initiative to help reduce crime and to ensure it does not get a strong foothold in our communities, explore quality education options that neither burden taxpayers nor benefit some students and not others, and I'll work to empower parents to parent.

As the first educators of their children, I will defend parental rights and ensure our legislative efforts do not interfere with this important right.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Affordability, which includes taxpayer relief and opportunities for young voters and families.

Right to life for all ages is especially important to me. As a society the protection of vulnerable people is of utmost importance for all of us and our future.

As a US Army Veteran, I am passionate about veterans' issues and representing those who have served our great nation.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Fargo Area Conservatives, other endorsements are pending