Doug Goehring

Background

Goehring is North Dakota’s Agriculture Commissioner and has held the office since 2009. The state Department of Agriculture describes him as a third-generation farmer from Menoken; his campaign site says he has farmed for 25 years.

Sources: North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Doug Goehring campaign site

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Agriculture

  He says he will focus on North Dakota agriculture’s core issues, including innovation, research and trade.

  Doug Goehring campaign site

• Data centers

  Discussing data centers, he said the issue is local and involves private-property rights.

  North Dakota Monitor, Oct. 16, 2026 debate coverage

• Trade and research

  He said he would continue supporting agricultural research and opening trade opportunities for North Dakota products.

  News From The States, Sept. 28, 2026