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2026 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota's at-large district
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November 3, 2026
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Nominee Julie Fedorchak Trygve Hammer
Party Republican Democratic–NPL
Incumbent U.S. Representative

Julie Fedorchak
Republican


The 2026 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States House of Representatives to represent the state of North Dakota from its at-large congressional district. The election will coincide with other elections held on the same date. The primary elections were held on June 9, 2026.[1]

Republican Julie Fedorchak was elected with 69.24% of the vote in 2024 against Democratic–NPL challenger Trygve Hammer. It will be a rematch of the 2024 House of Representatives election.

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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Disqualified

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  • Ferris Broxton, Businessman from Minot (May run as an Independent)[5][6]

Endorsements

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Alex Balazs

Political Parties

Julie Fedorchak

Executive branch officials

Fundraising

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Campaign finance reports as of May 20, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Julie Fedorchak (R) $1,487,812 $702,936 $1,114,204
Alex Balazs (R) $23,631 $17,936 $5,695
Source: Federal Election Commission[9]

Results

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Unofficial primary results by county:
  Fedorchak
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  Balazs
  •   60–70%
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julie Fedorchak (incumbent) 59,719 72.9
Republican Alex Balazs 22,196 27.1
Total votes 81,915 100.0

Democratic–NPL primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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  • Trygve Hammer, teacher and nominee for this district in 2024[3][10]

Withdrawn

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Endorsements

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Trygve Hammer

Political parties

Fundraising

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Campaign finance reports as of May 20, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Trygve Hammer (D–NPL) $126,864 $82,463 $44,401
Vern Thompson (D–NPL) $3,145 $3,145 $0
Source: Federal Election Commission[9]

Results

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Democratic–NPL primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic–NPL Trygve Hammer 34,604 100.0
Total votes 34,604 100.0

General election

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Independent candidates

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Declared

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  • Helene Neville, nurse[13][14]
  • Charles Tuttle, Republican activist and perennial candidate[15]

Potential

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  • Ferris Broxton, Businessman from Minot (Disqualified from Republican Primary)[16][17]

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Decision Desk HQ[18] Safe R July 14, 2026
The Cook Political Report[19] Solid R February 6, 2025
Inside Elections[20] Solid R March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[21] Safe R April 10, 2025
Race to the WH[22] Safe R October 11, 2025

Fundraising

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Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Julie Fedorchak (R) $1,730,633 $1,004,420 $1,055,571
Trygve Hammer (D-NPL) $190,064 $122,672 $67,391
Source: Federal Election Commission[23]

Results

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2026 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Julie Fedorchak (incumbent)
Democratic–NPL Trygve Hammer
Write-in

References

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  1. ↑ "North Dakota 2026 General Election". thegreenpapers.com. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ Janke, Ryan (January 5, 2026). "Fedorchak officially launches re-election campaign". KFGO. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "2026 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List". vip.sos.nd.gov. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ Segal, Edward (December 18, 2025). "Alex Balazs announces candidacy for North Dakota's seat in U.S. House". KX News. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2026/01/minot-businessman-announces-campaign-for-us-house
  6. ↑ https://ballotpedia.org/Ferris_Broxton
  7. ↑ "2026 North Dakota Republican Convention coverage". kfyrtv.com. March 28, 2026. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  8. ↑ Miller, Lindsey (August 19, 2025). "BREAKING: Pres. Trump endorses Rep. Julie Fedorchak for second term". KFYR TV. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - North Dakota". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  10. ↑ Fry, Devin (January 19, 2026). "Trygve Hammer launches second bid for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". Valley News Live. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ Achterling, Michael (March 20, 2026). "Former Democratic lawmaker announces campaign for North Dakota agriculture commissioner • North Dakota Monitor". North Dakota Monitor. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ Coursey, Grant (March 7, 2026). "North Dakota Democrats endorse Trygve Hammer in House race, set statewide nominees". InForum. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ https://ballotpedia.org/Helene_Neville
  14. ↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1972476". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  15. ↑ Mathisen, Joshua (June 17, 2026). "Charles Tuttle challenging Rep. Julie Fedorchak for seat in Congress". kxnet.com. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  16. ↑ https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2026/01/minot-businessman-announces-campaign-for-us-house
  17. ↑ https://ballotpedia.org/Ferris_Broxton
  18. ↑ "2026 House Ratings". Decision Desk HQ. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  19. ↑ "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  20. ↑ "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
  21. ↑ "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  22. ↑ "The 2026 House Forecast". Race to the WH. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  23. ↑ Cite error: The named reference FEC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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