Goehring hangs on to North Dakota agriculture commissioner seat

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 410

Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago


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North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was reelected Tuesday after an active campaign by Democratic challenger Vern Thompson.

Goehring, a Republican, pulled in about 63% of the vote in complete but unofficial results. That percentage tracked with other Republicans in statewide races. Thompson had 37% of the vote.

Goehring said Tuesday night he tried to focus during the campaign on ag issues such as research and foreign trade. He said North …

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