North Dakota Republicans on the fence about state convention amid party’s shift to the right

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 1,281

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Campaign season for North Dakota Republican incumbents has a different feel this year, with statewide office holders collecting signatures to appear on the ballot rather than relying on a state party endorsement.

The shift comes two years after the party supported candidates for U.S. House and state school superintendent who lost in the primary, which some say illustrates a disconnect between the state party and Republican voters.

There have been no campaign press conferences from …

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