Michael Motschenbacher

Background

Motschenbacher has represented District 47 in the North Dakota House since 2022 and served on the Bismarck City Commission from 2006 to 2014. His 2026 candidate profile says he lives in Bismarck; a source reviewed for this answer did not establish how long he has lived there.

Sources: iVoterGuide

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Taxes and business

  He said taxes should remain low to support businesses and allow residents to keep more of their earnings.

  Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (via iVoterGuide)

• Higher education

  He said North Dakota should address the high cost of secondary education, expand certificate and accelerated-degree options, and use the Bank of North Dakota to provide low-interest student loans.

  Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (via iVoterGuide)

• Public safety

  He said first responders and the military are important to public safety and should have the resources needed to operate effectively.

  Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (via iVoterGuide)