Bismarck elections · State
Agriculture Commissioner
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Who is running
2 candidates on the ballot, from North Dakota Secretary of State. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Doug Goehring
Republican
Doug Goehring is a farmer and North Dakota’s current Agriculture Commissioner. His campaign describes him as a 25-year farmer; it does not specify how long he has lived in the area.
Source: Doug Goehring campaign website
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Vern Thompson
Democratic-NPL
Vern Thompson is a former farmer and former state legislator. His campaign site identifies him as running for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, but the sources located did not establish how long he has lived in the area.
Source: Vern Thompson campaign website, North Dakota Monitor
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Agriculture Commissioner on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the Agriculture Commissioner candidates in Bismarck stand on energy and utilities?
No public statement found in our sources.
Vern Thompson (Democratic-NPL)
He calls for responsible data-center development with community involvement and opposes backroom deals and nondisclosure agreements. (Vern Thompson campaign website)
Where do the Agriculture Commissioner candidates in Bismarck stand on farming, land and water?
His campaign says he will focus on protecting North Dakota agricultural producers, keeping the state’s economy strong, and ensuring food security. (Doug Goehring campaign website)
His campaign says he will work with producers, consumers, and policymakers on conservative solutions to challenges and opportunities facing North Dakota agriculture. (Doug Goehring campaign website)
Vern Thompson (Democratic-NPL)
He supports keeping land in the hands of the people who work it and holding regular town hall meetings. (Vern Thompson campaign website)
He supports a comprehensive, fully funded Farm Bill that includes crop insurance, conservation, nutrition, and agricultural research. (Vern Thompson campaign website)
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More on the Bismarck ballot
Secretary of StateRyan Braunberger, Michael Howe- Attorney GeneralTim Lamb, Drew Wrigley
Public Service CommissionerSheri Haugen-Hoffart, John M Pederson
Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year TermScot Kelsh, Jill Kringstad- Tax CommissionerBrian Kroshus, Mark Nelson
Superintendent of Public Instruction Unexpired 2-Year TermLevi Bachmeier, Tracy Layne Foss
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