North Dakota primary to see 3 contested races for Republicans as Democrats fill all slots

By: Michael Achterling, Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 816

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Three contested Republican statewide races will appear on the North Dakota primary ballot this June alongside a three-candidate contest for the nonpartisan superintendent of public instruction race.

Meanwhile, North Dakota Democrats fielded a candidate for every statewide race with the late addition of Mark Nelson, a retired farmer who lives near Rugby, who is running for tax commissioner. Monday was the candidate filing deadline.

Contested primaries

The Republican primary will see incumbent U.S. House Rep. …

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