FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A security guard at a bus manufacturer who was running for governor of North Dakota is no longer in the race. Travis Hipsher of Neche issued a statement saying he was dropping out. In a statement, the Democrat says the next governor “needs to represent the working people of North Dakota.” Hipsher says he plans to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum is throwing his support behind Tammy Miller for governor. It’s probably no surprise since he handpicked Miller to become lieutenant governor in January 2023 when Brent Sanford left the office for the private sector. Miller is competing with Rep. Kelly Armstrong in what is likely to be a fierce battle for the GOP…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Air Force veteran and former statewide candidate is running for North Dakota governor. Michael Coachman, of Larimore, announced his independent campaign on Tuesday. He has run unsuccessfully for state offices in the past, including governor in 2020, secretary of state in 2018 and lieutenant governor in 2016 and 2012. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is not seeking…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Democrat from Neche, North Dakota is running for governor. Travis Hipsher works as a security guard at a bus manufacturer, and previously managed a pharmaceutical delivery company. Hipsher unsuccessfully ran for a state Senate seat in 2022, winning about 24% of the vote. Hipsher said North Dakota needs a new direction “and new people to…
