Where Bismarck candidates stand on housing
5 sourced statements in 3 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
State House, District 7
- Steve Sauter (Republican)
Community priorities: His stated priorities include strong families and safe communities, affordable living, and responsible energy development. (Bismarck Local 2026 election guide)
- Jason Thoms (Democratic-NPL)
Housing costs: He supports affordable housing for people on low or fixed incomes, with stable and predictable rents, mortgages and property taxes. (Jason Thoms campaign website, About)
- Greg Vetter (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Tiffany Williams-Rice (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
State House, District 35
- Taylor Johnson (Democratic-NPL)
Affordability: She identified high healthcare costs and broader affordability concerns as priorities. (Bismarck-Mandan Leaders, candidate announcement)
- Karen Karls (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Lynne M Lafer-Halvorson (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Bob Martinson (Republican)
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)
Housing affordability: He said full-time workers should be able to afford basic housing, and described rising housing costs as one reason he decided to run. (BisMan Leaders)
- Michael Motschenbacher (Republican)
Jobs and housing: His current campaign priorities include strengthening families through job creation and affordable housing and childcare. (The Ballot Brief (2026 candidate profile))
- Andrew Alexis Varvel (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.