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North Dakota Democratic Party Endorses Zach Raknerud For Congress

He will challenge Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong

March 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — In a virtual convention due to coronavirus concerns, the North Dakota Democratic Party endorsed Zach Raknerud of Minot to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. The House seat is currently occupied by Republican Representative Kelly Armstrong, who is seeking reelection. Raknerude unsuccessfully ran for state legislature in 2018. He says from that experience and over the…

Tim Flakoll Announces Bid for North Dakota Senate

Flakoll is running in District 44 in north Fargo.

March 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Former senator, Tim Flakoll, announced his candidacy for the North Dakota Senate on Monday. Flakoll is running in District 44 in north Fargo. He previously represented the district from 1998 to 2016. Currently, Flakoll serves as the Provost for the Tri-College University system and as chair of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Public Policy Committee. In the Senate, Flakoll says he…

Warren Ends 2020 Presidential Bid after Super Tuesday Rout

March 5, 2020

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren, who electrified progressives with her “plan for everything” and strong message of economic populism, dropped out of the Democratic presidential race on Thursday, according to a person familiar with her plans. The exit came days after the onetime front-runner couldn’t win a single Super Tuesday state, not even her own. The person wasn’t authorized to…

Bloomberg Ends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Biden

March 4, 2020

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WASHINGTON–Mike Bloomberg announced he is ending his bid for president on Wednesday. In a statement, Bloomberg said that the results from Super Tuesday make his nomination “virtually impossible.” He said he will continue to fight to defeat Donald Trump by endorsing Joe Biden saying, “I’ve always believed that defeating Donald Trump starts with uniting behind the candidate with the best…

Biden Claims 9 Super Tuesday Victories, Including Texas

The Associated Press has allocated 453 delegates to Biden, 382 to Sanders so far.

March 4, 2020

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WASHINGTON–A resurgent Joe Biden scored victories from Texas to Massachusetts on Super Tuesday, revitalizing a presidential bid that was teetering on the edge of disaster just days earlier. But his rival Bernie Sanders seized the biggest prize with a win in California that ensured he — and his embrace of democratic socialism — would drive the Democrats’ nomination fight for the foreseeable…

Moorhead residents make it to polls to vote on Super Tuesday

There were 15 polling locations around the city

March 3, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn — Minnesota residents were encouraged to take a trip to the polls to vote in this year’s Presidential Primaries on Super Tuesday. Some voters did experience issues trying to cast their ballot. Residents who visited the polling station at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard early in the morning said they were unable to vote for a period…

Minnesota’s Primary Election: When, Where and How to Vote

This will be Minnesota’s first presidential primary since 1992.

March 3, 2020

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(FOX 9) – Minnesota will hold its presidential nomination primary on Tuesday, March 3—also known as Super Tuesday. Voters in 13 other states will also cast their ballots on Tuesday for who they want to represent their party in the general election in November. This will be Minnesota’s first presidential primary since 1992. The state Legislature passed legislation to move from a caucus system to a primary…

Supporters Come In Droves To Support Amy Klobuchar At Rally

The Senator Also Made Stops In Little Rock Arkansas And Oklahoma City

February 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Candy Tessman and her husband Brian of Fargo have been backing Amy since the beginning. “I watched her on tv last winter when she declared her intentions to run for president, I have been a fan all along,” Candy said. The pair used to be Republicans but say they felt the need to switch to voting for…

Trump Supporters Attend Klobuchar Rally

He says the Democrats best chance at the White House is to nominate a moderate candidate to go against Trump.

February 23, 2020

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FARGO,N.D. — Not everyone at the rally was there to endorse Klobuchar, as a few red “Make America Great Again” hats could be found in the crowd. NDSU student Brian Friedt says he feels President Donald Trump is already doing a great job in office. He says although Trump has an abrasive personality he is working hard to make America…

Patrick Hart Announces Candidacy for North Dakota State Auditor

Hart previously worked as an auditor for North Dakota's Department of Agriculture.

February 19, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Patrick Hart announced he is running for state auditor on Wednesday Morning. Hart previously worked as an auditor for North Dakota’s Department of Agriculture and Public Service Commission. He is also a small-business owner and contractor. Hart spoke about his years of experience as an auditor saying, “I’ve proven I can help North Dakota spend its money more wisely,…