Ben Hanson

My Interests:

Film

Political Skills:

Canvassing, phonebanking, door-to-door polling.

Favorite Quote:

"Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up." -Jesse Jackson

About Me:

I was born, raised and still live in Fargo, North Dakota. A person with a passion for progressive politics, I made my first forelay into the political spectrum this year with a bid for a position for Fargo's Park Board.
ND is interesting in that it is only one of 7 states to have the Park Commission as a separate government entity. As a 19-year-old I was easily the youngest candidate. I lost by 2%, or 900 votes, taking 4th in a 7-person race for 3 open seats. I will run again someday but I do not know for what or when.
Right now I want to concentrate on helping my fellow progressive Barry Nelson and Zac Ista get into office. I just finished up my internship with our (ND's) senior Senator Kent Conrad. I hope to work for him in DC soon.