Vern Thompson

Background

Thompson is a former farmer and trucker who previously served as a Democratic-NPL state legislator. A 2026 election profile describes him as from Minnewaukan and notes his experience during the farm crisis of the 1980s.

Sources: What's on the Ballot in Bismarck: November 3, 2026 Election

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Farm economy

  He says he would work for fair commodity and input prices and strengthen the North Dakota Mediation Service with more agricultural credit counselors.

  Thompson 4 ND — Issues

• Data centers

  He says community benefit agreements and decommissioning and reclamation plans should be in place before data-center permits are granted.

  Thompson 4 ND — Statement on New Fargo-Area Data Center

• Data centers

  He called for a one-year statewide moratorium on new data-center permits and a ban on nondisclosure agreements for public officials concerning data centers.

  Thompson 4 ND — Dem-NPL Leads on Data Center Transparency