Bismarck elections · State
Public Service 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.
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart
Republican
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart is a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner and a third-generation landowner. Her campaign describes her as born and raised in Rugby and living in Bismarck; it says she was appointed to the commission in 2022 and confirmed by voters that year.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Photo: John M Pederson campaign John M Pederson
Democratic-NPL
John M. Pederson is a professor of history and economics at Mayville State University; his campaign materials identify his candidacy for the 2026 Public Service Commission election. A 2026 candidate profile reports that he has taught at Mayville State since 1998 and lived in Mayville for 28 years.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Public Service 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 Public Service Commissioner candidates in Bismarck stand on energy and utilities?
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart (Republican)
She says she is working to keep North Dakota’s electricity costs among the lowest in the nation. (Sheri Haugen-Hoffart campaign website)
She says she aims to protect energy infrastructure from foreign threats. (Sheri Haugen-Hoffart campaign website)
She says she aims to keep the state’s energy industry strong and reliable. (Sheri Haugen-Hoffart campaign website)
John M Pederson (Democratic-NPL)
He supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including coal, oil, natural gas, wind, and emerging technologies, with attention to affordable rates and grid reliability. (Pederson for PSC campaign website)
Where do the Public Service Commissioner candidates in Bismarck stand on farming, land and water?
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
John M Pederson (Democratic-NPL)
He says North Dakota families, farmers, and small businesses deserve a commissioner who puts ratepayers first and makes decisions independently of political and corporate influence. (Pederson for PSC campaign website)
Where do the Public Service Commissioner candidates in Bismarck stand on taxes and spending?
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
John M Pederson (Democratic-NPL)
He supports strong decommissioning requirements and long-term planning so taxpayers and local communities do not bear cleanup costs after projects end. (Pederson for PSC campaign website)
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More on the Bismarck ballot
Secretary of StateRyan Braunberger, Michael Howe- Attorney GeneralTim Lamb, Drew Wrigley
- Agriculture CommissionerDoug Goehring, Vern Thompson
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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