Where Bismarck candidates stand on jobs and the economy
8 sourced statements in 6 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. House, North Dakota At-Large
- Julie Fedorchak (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Trygve Hammer (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Helene Neville (Independent)
Wages and workers: Her platform calls for raising and indexing the minimum wage and protecting full-time workers whose wages do not meet their needs. (Helene for Congress 2026, issues)
- Charles Tuttle (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Agriculture Commissioner
- Doug Goehring (Republican)
Trade and research: He said he would continue supporting agricultural research and opening trade opportunities for North Dakota products. (News From The States, Sept. 28, 2026)
- Vern Thompson (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
State Senate, District 7
- Michelle Axtman (Republican)
Economic policy: Her campaign information says she supports pro-business policies for entrepreneurs, farmers, and energy producers. (Ballot Brief)
- Kevin Horneman (Democratic-NPL)
Workers and food: He said he is concerned about low wages and lack of benefits, and identified food safety and food quality as issues important to him. (Bismarck Mandan Leaders)
Rural workforce: He proposed more state assistance for career training, including affordable CDL and diesel-mechanic training and health-care career pathways; he suggested tying health-care training assistance to two to three years of service in a rural community. (Bismarck Mandan Leaders)
State House, District 7
- Steve Sauter (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Jason Thoms (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Greg Vetter (Republican)
Economic growth: He supports continued economic growth and a business-friendly environment for entrepreneurs, job creators and local communities. (Greg Vetter campaign website)
- Tiffany Williams-Rice (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
State House, District 47
- Rosann Jacobs-Fode (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Jon Lee (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Cole Montoya (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Michael Motschenbacher (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Andrew Alexis Varvel (Independent)
River access: He supports restoring North Dakota’s access to the Gulf of Mexico, which he says could create economic opportunities. (VoteVarvel)
Burleigh County Commissioner
- Kay LaCoe (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Wayne Munson (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Steve Schwab (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
- James (Jim) Small (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Mark Splonskowski (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Mark Wagner (Nonpartisan)
Workforce development: He says he wants to strengthen the workforce and make Burleigh County more attractive to businesses and workers. (KXNET — Meet the candidates: Mark Wagner)