He did not seek re-election in 1906 and left the office after serving three terms -- the first North Dakota Secretary of State to do so .
Edward F. Porter first won election in 1900 and was re-elected in 1902 and 1904 .
Edward F. Porter did not seek re-election in 1906 and left the office after serving three terms -- the first North Dakota Secretary of State to do so .
Edward F. Porter first won election in 1900 and was re-elected in 1902 and 1904 .