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Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term
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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.
Scot Kelsh
Democratic-NPL
Scot Kelsh’s campaign says he served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1996 to 2014 and has served his community as a firefighter. It also describes his current work as a tutor and special education behavior technician with Fargo Public Schools.
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Photo: Jill Kringstad campaign Jill Kringstad
Republican
Kringstad is a North Dakota native with public- and private-sector experience. Governor Kelly Armstrong appointed her to the Public Service Commission in January 2025; her campaign site describes her as seeking election to continue serving on the commission.
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Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term 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 Unexpired 2-Year Term candidates in Bismarck stand on energy and utilities?
He supports responsible data-center development that does not drive up utility costs for everyday ratepayers. (Scot Kelsh for Public Service Commissioner)
She supports affordable, reliable, dispatchable energy for families, farms, and businesses. She also prioritizes consumer protection through accurate utility billing, fair rates, and infrastructure oversight, along with fair markets and transparent regulation. (Jill Kringstad for Public Service Commissioner)
Where do the Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term candidates in Bismarck stand on farming, land and water?
He says he is committed to protecting landowners from eminent-domain overreach. (Scot Kelsh for Public Service Commissioner)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term candidates in Bismarck stand on elections and how government runs?
No public statement found in our sources.
She says she wants stronger regional leadership for North Dakota in grid and infrastructure decisions, and accountability and oversight that protect consumers while fostering innovation. (Jill Kringstad for Public Service Commissioner)
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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 CommissionerSheri Haugen-Hoffart, John M Pederson- Tax CommissionerBrian Kroshus, Mark Nelson
Superintendent of Public Instruction Unexpired 2-Year TermLevi Bachmeier, Tracy Layne Foss
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