Former Dem-NPL state lawmaker Vern Thompson launches campaign for US House

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 381

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Former state lawmaker Vern Thompson announced a campaign for U.S. House on Monday, the second Democrat seeking to challenge Republican incumbent Julie Fedorchak.

Thompson, 69, an independent trucker who hauls natural gas liquids, appeared on KFGO’s News and Views with Joel Heitkamp on Monday to announce his congressional run.

“The people deserve better,” Thompson said. “And I can holler on the sidelines, like at a ballgame, but it’s time to get off my …

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