Democrats seek AG opinion on candidacy of North Dakota lawmaker who died in plane crash

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 663

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago


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Democrat lawmakers are asking the North Dakota attorney general to weigh in on an election question after the death of a state lawmaker from Fargo who was running for reelection.

Rep. Liz Conmy died in an April plane crash in Minnesota. North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe said Conmy’s death came too close to the June 9 primary for her to be replaced on the ballot and her name could not advance …

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