Dale Pittman

Background

Pittman is a Bismarck resident of 16 years and retired from law enforcement in 2024 after 44 years of service. His career included work as a patrol officer, detective, supervisor and police chief, followed by service as director of the North Dakota Insurance Fraud Division; he is now an adjunct criminal-justice instructor at Bismarck State College and owns Bis-Man Sharpening.

Sources: Bismarck Mandan Leaders

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Governing approach

  Pittman said his approach is to listen carefully, ask questions, and reserve judgment until the facts are known. He said people generally want to be safe and prosperous and to be left alone to live their lives.

  Bismarck Mandan Leaders