[2] William Guy had originally been persuaded to run for local office as a Republican by a precinct committeeman in Cass County.

[2] Though Guy began to collect signatures for his campaign, he continued to feel that he would fit in better with the Democratic Party, which was widely outnumbered in Cass County by Republican voters.

"[2] Jean Guy reportedly replied that, "Well there could be a Democratic Party in North Dakota if people wouldn’t give up before they start.

"[2] Jean Guy persuaded her husband to run, which revived the fortunes of the Democratic Party in North Dakota at the time.

[3] Jean Guy focused on public service, education and civic affairs after completing her tenure as First Lady.