Armstrong and Strinden Sworn In As Governor and Lt. Governor of North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Kelly Armstrong is now the 34th governor of North Dakota, assuming the office today after taking the oath of Friday.

He was joined by his wife Kjersti and their kids Anna and Eli along with other family members and outgoing governor and first lady Doug and Kathryn Burgum.

Secretary of State Michael Howe administered the oath to Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, who also was joined by family.

The Republican team beat Democrats Merrill Piepkorn and Patrick Hart by 42 points in November.

Armstrong officially resigned his seat in Congress yesterday after serving six years.

He’ll hold his first cabinet meeting on Monday.

The Governor’s Inaugural Ball is set for Saturday, January 18 at Bismarck Event Center.

Doug Burgum has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to become the next Interior Secretary.