2024 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota

Not to be confused with 2024 North Dakota House of Representatives election.

The 2024 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota will be held on November 5, 2024, 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 the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the U.S. House, elections to the United States Senate, and various other state and local elections. The primary elections are scheduled for June 11, 2024.

2024 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota's at-large district

← 2022 November 5, 2024 2026 →

Party Republican Democratic–NPL

Incumbent U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong Republican

Incumbent Republican representative Kelly Armstrong was re-elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2022 against an independent candidate. He is not seeking re-election in 2024, instead choosing to run for governor.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Alex Balazs, farmer and former U.S. State Department project manager^[1]
• Rick Becker, former state representative from the 7th district (2012–2022), candidate for governor in 2016, and independent candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022^[2]
• Julie Fedorchak, member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission (2012–present)^[3]
• Sharlet Mohr, Moms for Liberty activist^[4]
• Cara Mund, lawyer, Miss America 2018, and independent candidate for U.S. House in 2022^[4]

Withdrawn

• Kelly Armstrong, incumbent U.S. representative (2019–present) (running for governor)^[5][6]
• Tom Campbell, former state senator from the 19th district (2012–2018) and candidate for U.S. House in 2018 (previously ran for governor)^[7]

Declined

• Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction (2013–present) (running for re-election)^[8]
• Thomas Beadle, North Dakota State Treasurer (2021–present) (running for re-election)^[8]
• Rick Berg, former U.S. representative (2011–2013), former chair of the North Dakota Republican Party (2018–2021), and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2012^[9]
• Kevin Black, member of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education^[9]
• Jonathan Casper, former state senator (2014–2018)^[9]
• Scott Davis, former executive director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission^[9]
• Jon Godfread, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner (2016–present)^[9]
• Michael Howe, North Dakota Secretary of State (2023–present)^[8]
• Brian Kroshus, North Dakota State Tax Commissioner (2022–present)^[10]
• Eric Murphy, state representative (2022–present)^[9]
• Drew Wrigley, North Dakota Attorney General (2022–present)^[11]
• Wade Webb, Cass County District Court judge^[12]

Endorsements

Alex Balazs

Organizations

• North Dakota Republican Party^[13]

Rick Becker

U.S. Senators

• Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky (2011–present)^[14]

U.S. Representatives

• Josh Brecheen, U.S. representative from Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district (2023–present)^[15]
• Andy Harris, U.S. representative from Maryland's 1st congressional district (2011–present)^[15]

State legislators

• Keith Boehm, state senator from the 33rd district (2022–present)^[16]
• David Clemens, state senator from the 16th district (2017–present)^[16]
• Jordan Kannianen, state senator from the 4th district (2017–present)^[16]
• Kent Weston, state senator from the 9th district (2022–present)^[16]
• 21 state representatives^[16]

Individuals

• Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepeneur and former 2024 presidential candidate^[17]

Organizations

• Republicans for National Renewal^[18]

Julie Fedorchak

Executive branch officials

• Ed Schafer, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (2008–2009) and former governor of North Dakota (1992–2000)^[19]

U.S. Senators

• John Hoeven, U.S. Senator for North Dakota (2011–present)^[20]

Statewide officials

• Doug Burgum, Governor of North Dakota (2016–present)^[21]
• Randy Christmann, Public Service Commissioner (2012–present)^[22]
• Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Public Service Commissioner (2022–present)^[23]
• Drew Wrigley, Attorney General of North Dakota (2022–present)^[24]

State legislators

• 20 state senators^[15]
• 34 state representatives^[15]

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Alex Balazs
	Republican	Rick Becker
	Republican	Julie Fedorchak
	Republican	Sharlet Mohr
	Republican	Cara Mund
Total votes

Debates

WFZG news hosted a primary debate between Balazs, Becker, and Fedorchak on April 12, 2024.^[25]

Democratic-NPL primary

Candidates

Declared

• Trygve Hammer, teacher and U.S. Marine Corps veteran^[26]
• Roland Riemers, property manager, former member of the Libertarian National Committee, and perennial candidate^[4]

Endorsements

Trygve Hammer

Organizations

• North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party^[27]

Results

Democratic-NPL primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic–NPL	Trygve Hammer
	Democratic–NPL	Roland Riemers
Total votes

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[28]	Solid R	December 12, 2023
Inside Elections^[29]	Solid R	December 15, 2023
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[30]	Safe R	June 8, 2023
Elections Daily^[31]	Safe R	June 8, 2023
CNalysis^[32]	Solid R	November 16, 2023

Notes

References

1. Achterling, Michael (March 12, 2024). "Cando man enters as 4th GOP candidate for North Dakota House race". North Dakota Monitor. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
2. Jurgens, Paul (January 22, 2024). "Rick Becker announces run for US House of Representatives". KFGO. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
3. Fulton, Jacob (February 15, 2024). "North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak to run for US House". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
4. Fulton, Jacob (April 8, 2024). "Cara Mund running for US House in Republican primary". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
5. McFeely, Mike (December 5, 2023). "McFeely: As Armstrong seeks House again, a strong signal Burgum will run for third term as governor". The Dickinson Press. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
6. "Armstrong announces run for ND Governor". KFYR-TV. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
7. Leier, Joe (March 26, 2024). "Campbell drops out of race for US House of Representatives". KFGO. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
8. Port, Rob (January 22, 2024). "Which North Dakota Republicans are running for governor and U.S. House?". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
9. Port, Rob (January 28, 2024). "More names emerge for North Dakota's U.S. House race; status of governor's race unchanged". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
10. Port, Rob (February 7, 2024). "Kroshus decides against U.S. House race". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
11. Springer, Patrick (January 22, 2024). "Doug Burgum will not seek 3rd term; Lt. Gov. Miller expresses interest as AG Wrigley declines". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.
12. Jurgens, Paul (March 4, 2024). "State district judge decides against US House run". KFGO. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
13. "Alex Balazs awarded ND GOP endorsement for House after Fedorchak withdraws, following pair of failed votes". April 7, 2024.
14. "Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul endorses Rick Becker for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". Grand Forks Herald. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
15. Port, Rob (March 13, 2024). "House candidate Julie Fedorchak wins the battle of legislative endorsements". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.
16. Port, Rob (February 7, 2024). "Rick Becker's House campaign is connected to a spider web of political organizations". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
17. Elkind, Elizabeth (April 1, 2024). "Trump-aligned candidate for North Dakota's lone House seat gets boost from Vivek Ramaswamy". Fox News. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
18. "Republicans for National Renewal Endorses Rick Becker for Congress". Republicans for National Renewal. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
19. "Fedorchak Kicks-Off U.S. House Campaign During Bismarck Rally". KVRR. February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
20. "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". April 3, 2024.
21. Johnson, Jim (March 22, 2024). "Burgum endorses Fedorchak for Congress". KNOX-FM. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
22. "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". April 3, 2024.
23. "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". April 3, 2024.
24. "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". April 3, 2024.
25. https://www.am1100theflag.com/news/regional-news/75169-nd-us-house-republican-primary-debate
26. Hjelmstad, Gretchen (January 10, 2024). "Democrat Trygve Hammer announces run for North Dakota U.S. House seat". KVLY-TV. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
27. "Trygve Hammer gets U.S. House endorsement from Dem-NPL". April 6, 2024.
28. "2024 House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
29. "First 2024 House Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
30. "Initial House Ratings: Battle for Majority Starts as a Toss-up". Sabato's Crystal Ball. February 23, 2023.
31. "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
32. "2024 House Forecast". November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.

External links

Official campaign websites

• Alex Balazs (R) for Congress
• Rick Becker (R) for Congress
• Julie Fedorchak (R) for Congress
• Trygve Hammer (D–NPL) for Congress