Bismarck is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the state's second-most populous city,after Fargo. The city's population was 73,622 in the 2020 census,while its metropolitan population was 133,626. In 2020,Forbes magazine ranked Bismarck as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States.
The North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party is the North Dakota affiliate of the national Democratic Party. It was formed as the outcome of a merger of two parties;the state previously had a three-party political system. It is one of only two state Democratic Party affiliates to have a different name from the central party,the other being the neighboring Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. The party currently controls none of North Dakota's federal or statewide elected offices.
John E. Davis was an American politician who served as Director of the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency from 1969 to 1976. He also previously served as the National Commander of The American Legion,from 1966 to 1967,and as the 25th Governor of North Dakota from 1957 to 1961.
Wayne Stenehjem was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of North Dakota. He was the Attorney General of the state,serving from December 15,2000 until his death. He sought the Republican nomination for governor of North Dakota in 2016 but lost the primary on June 14 by 20%.
Henry Clay Hansbrough was a United States politician who served as the first United States Representative from North Dakota,as well as a Senator from North Dakota.
The 2012 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 6,2012,concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election,other United States Senate elections,United States House of Representatives elections,and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic-NPL Senator Kent Conrad decided to retire instead of running for reelection to a fifth term.
Andrew Miller was the North Dakota Attorney General from 1909 to 1914,and later served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.
Obert A. Olson was a North Dakota public servant and politician with the Republican Party.
Drew Howard Wrigley is an American attorney,lawyer,and politician from North Dakota. Wrigley currently serves as the attorney general of North Dakota after being appointed to the position by Governor Doug Burgum following the death of Wayne Stenehjem. Wrigley previously served as the United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota from 2001 to 2009 and again from 2019 to 2021,appointed by President George W. Bush and Donald Trump,respectively. Between his terms as United States attorney,Wrigley served as the 37th lieutenant governor of North Dakota from 2010 to 2016.
A general election was held in the U.S. state of North Dakota on November 4,2014. Five of North Dakota's executive officers were up for election as well as the state's at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives. Primary elections were held on June 10,2014.
The state of North Dakota has improved in its treatment of lesbian,gay,bisexual and transgender residents in the late 1990s and into the 21st Century,when the LGBT community began to openly establish events,organizations and outlets for fellow LGBT residents and allies,and increase in political and community awareness.
The 1946 United States Senate special election in North Dakota took place on June 25,1946. Democratic Senator John Moses,first elected in 1944,died on March 3,1945,just two months into his term. Republican Governor Fred G. Aandahl appointed State Senator Milton Young to fill the vacancy and a special election was scheduled.
The 2018 North Dakota Secretary of State election occurred on November 6,2018,to elect the North Dakota Secretary of State,concurrently with various other state and local elections. Six-time incumbent Republican Secretary of State Alvin Jaeger was eligible to run for re-election to a seventh term in office,but withdrew from his party's primary after failing to receive the endorsement. When the primary winner withdrew from the general election race,Jaeger and fellow Republican Michael Coachman each gathered and turned in signatures to run as independent candidates. Libertarian Party candidate Roland Riemers failed to get enough primary election votes to make the general election ballot both in an initial count and in a court-ordered recount. Democratic-NPL state representative Joshua Boschee was the only candidate who advanced from the primary and the only candidate that had his party listed on the general election ballot.
Steven Bakken is an American politician and radio host. He was the mayor of Bismarck,North Dakota.
Glenn Bosch is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 30 in the North Dakota House of Representatives.
Jay R. Elkin is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 36th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on December 3,2018.
Steve Vetter is an American politician serving as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 18th district. Elected in November 2016,he assumed office on December 1,2016.
Randy D. Lemm is an American politician and farmer serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 20th district. Elected in November 2018,he assumed office in January 2019.
Jeffery J. Magrum is an American businessman,plumber,and politician serving as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 28th district. Elected in November 2016,he assumed office on December 1,2016.
