Ag commissioner candidates tackle tariffs, farm crisis, data centers during debate

By: Jacob Orledge

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 1,294

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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Republican Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring sparred with Democratic challenger Vern Thompson on tariffs, the farm crisis and more during a debate recorded this week.

The debate also crystallized a key difference in how the two candidates view the role of government when it comes to overseeing the development of data centers and other industries.

“The state of North Dakota has failed the people of North Dakota in this industry,” …

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