Bismarck elections · Candidate listing
Bob Martinson
Republican
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Background
Martinson is an independent landman and a retired lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota Army National Guard. He represented District 35 from 1973 to 1997 and again since 2001, served as House majority leader from 1993 to 1995, and was North Dakota tourism director from 1997 to 2000.
Sources: Bismarck Local — What's on the Ballot in Bismarck: November 3, 2026 Election
What the candidate has said
Statements are attributed to the linked sources.
Energy
He indicated support for using hydraulic fracturing to extract oil and natural gas resources.
iVoterGuide — 2026 District 35 candidate profilePublic safety
He indicated support for redirecting funds from police departments to mental-health and community programs.
iVoterGuide — 2026 District 35 candidate profileSchool choice
He supports school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools and homeschooling.
Bismarck Local — What's on the Ballot in Bismarck: November 3, 2026 Election
Also running for State House, District 35
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