Cramer and Christiansen Take On Immigration, Abortion and Property Tax Measure at Prairie Public Debate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/PRAIRIE PUBLIC) — A rematch between Sen. Kevin Cramer and Katrina Christiansen in the U.S. Senate race in North Dakota was about as civil as last night’s Vice Presidential Debate.

Cramer and Christiansen met for another debate, this time hosted by Prairie Public and AARP of North Dakota.

They shared their differing views on immigration, the lack of a new farm bill and reproductive rights.

Democrat Christiansen accused Republican Cramer of spewing “D.C. talking” points a number of times.

But listen to how they responded when asked to weigh in on North Dakota Measure 4 to repeal property taxes.

“The elected leaders in Bismarck have had the opportunity to try and fix it so I don’t know how this is going to play out, to be honest with you. Tonight I really am undecided but as you can probably tell by my answer I’m probably leaning to supporting it quite honestly. I think you need to do something big to get change the people of North Dakota are demanding,” said Cramer.

“I don’t think I can vote yes on this but I can be vocal about the fact that we do need comprehensive property tax reform because I know so many seniors who live on fixed incomes and are so frustrated with the lack of response in Bismarck to their cries for help,” Christiansen replied.

Cramer is running for a second term. He defeated Sen. Heidi Heitkamp six years ago by nearly 11%.

Christiansen is making her second run for the U.S. Senate. She was defeated by Sen. John Hoeven in 2022 by 31%.

Prairie Public will next host a debate for Minnesota’s 7th District Congressional seat on Tuesday night.