North Dakota Republican leaders urge ‘soul-searching’ after contentious primary

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 690

Last Updated: 7 hours, 55 minutes ago

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North Dakota Republican leaders encouraged the state party to reflect after its party-endorsed statewide candidates lost in Tuesday’s primary.

“There needs to be some introspection there,” said House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, who did not seek reelection.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong said he hopes the Republican-endorsed candidates come to the realization that the state party didn’t do much for their campaigns during the primary.

“If I was an endorsed candidate, I’d be calling on leadership to …

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