For election transparency, SB 2271 must be defeated in North Dakota SB 2271 would require the state’s presidential vote count to be kept secret until after the Electoral College meets 2:29 pm, Feb. 25, 2021 × By Scott Hennen | Fargo I think we can all agree that transparency is an important core principle of the American election system. Anything that gives the impression that something is being hidden creates doubt in the process and in the results. That’s why I’m especially concerned about a bill moving through the North Dakota Legislature right now. SB 2271 would require the state’s presidential vote count to be kept secret until after the Electoral College meets (about seven weeks after the November election).