Former Democratic lawmaker announces campaign for North Dakota agriculture commissioner

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 551

Last Updated: 21 hours, 40 minutes ago

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Former Democratic-NPL state lawmaker Vern Thompson announced Friday he’s running for North Dakota agriculture commissioner and has received endorsement from the party’s executive committee.

The former farmer from Minnewaukan said living through the 1980s farm crisis gives him a unique perspective to lead farmers through their current struggles. He blamed today’s challenges on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies reducing crop markets and war with Iran that has greatly impacted fuel and fertilizer costs in a …

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