Where Bismarck candidates stand on farming, land and water
5 sourced statements in 3 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)
Agriculture: She says she supports a more farmer-friendly Farm Bill, stronger crop insurance, agricultural technology, fair trade practices, and reducing burdensome regulations. (Julie Fedorchak, official House website, Agriculture)
- Trygve Hammer (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Helene Neville (Independent)
Agriculture and technology: She says farmers and ranchers should be protected from corporate overreach and unfair practices, and supports smart energy development and oversight of data centers and artificial intelligence. (Helene for Congress 2026, issues)
- Charles Tuttle (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Secretary of State
- Ryan Braunberger (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Michael Howe (Republican)
State lands: He says he is committed to responsible management of the state’s educational trusts, mineral acres and other assets to protect their long-term value. (Michael Howe campaign site, priorities)
Agriculture Commissioner
- Doug Goehring (Republican)
Agriculture: He says he will focus on North Dakota agriculture’s core issues, including innovation, research and trade. (Doug Goehring campaign site)
- Vern Thompson (Democratic-NPL)
Farm economy: He says he would work for fair commodity and input prices and strengthen the North Dakota Mediation Service with more agricultural credit counselors. (Thompson 4 ND — Issues)