Where do Bismarck candidates stand on taxes and spending?

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Tax Commissioner. Brian Kroshus (Republican): He says fairness, transparency, and protecting taxpayer dollars are priorities, and that he will support business development and long-term economic growth. Mark Nelson (Democratic-NPL): At a 2026 candidate forum, Nelson said the state should examine revenue it is not collecting, including from corporate farms and the oil field. He also called for plain-language information on the Tax Commissioner’s website and raised data-security concerns. Nelson said he supports the $1,600 primary-residence property-tax credit enacted in 2025 and said, “Property taxes are just too high.” State Senate, District 7. Michelle Axtman (Republican): Her campaign information says she supports conservative budgeting and protecting the state’s Legacy Fund. Kevin Horneman (Democratic-NPL): No public statement found in our sources. State Senate, District 35. Sean Cleary (Republican): In his questionnaire for the 2026 general-election profile, Cleary supported reducing property taxes. Dale Pittman (Democratic-NPL): No public statement found in our sources. 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): He supports limited-government policies that respect taxpayers and lower property taxes. Tiffany Williams-Rice (Democratic-NPL): She says District 7 families are facing rising healthcare costs, housing expenses and everyday living costs, and says she is running to lower costs. 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): His current campaign priorities include continuing to lower income taxes. Andrew Alexis Varvel (Independent): No public statement found in our sources. Burleigh County Commissioner. Kay LaCoe (Nonpartisan): No public statement found in our sources. Wayne Munson (Nonpartisan): Munson said his goal for the 2027 budget is to reduce long-term costs for the county. Steve Schwab (Nonpartisan): No public statement found in our sources. James (Jim) Small (Nonpartisan): Small said he wants to address relationships with political subdivisions and keep an eye on the budget, with the aim of reducing it as much as possible. Mark Splonskowski (Nonpartisan): No public statement found in our sources. Mark Wagner (Nonpartisan): No public statement found in our sources.