Cole Montoya

Background

Montoya is a Bismarck resident and production assistant at KXMC-TV; he previously worked as a freelance video producer. He has an associate’s degree in studio and television production from Aims Community College, and the 2026 profile of his candidacy describes this as his first run for elected office.

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What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Housing affordability

  He said full-time workers should be able to afford basic housing, and described rising housing costs as one reason he decided to run.

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• Data centers

  He expressed concern about unregulated construction of artificial-intelligence data centers and said North Dakota should protect its natural environment.

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• Youth representation

  He said he wants to be a voice for younger generations and to bridge partisan divides.

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