Now that the 2024 election is over, our team at The Chamber is sharing the important results from North Dakota. We want to keep you informed about what’s happening in politics and how it affects business and our community.

The Chamber does not endorse candidates. This blog serves to provide non-partisan information for the public.

Results you should know about

North Dakota Government

Governor-elect Kelly Armstrong will take office after securing 68.4% of the votes.  

North Dakota continues to be led by the Republican Party, which will maintain in control over the Governor’s Office, Senate and House of Representatives.  

Republicans maintain a supermajority in both houses of the Legislature — 42-5 in the Senate and 83-11 in the House, according to unofficial results.

Local Races

* Denotes Incumbent 

Cass County Commission

District 1 – Tim Flakoll 

District 3 – Jim Kapitan* 

District 5 – Joel Vettel  

N.D. House of Representatives

House District 10 (Fargo) - Steve Swiontek (R)* and Jared Hendrix (R)

House District 16 (West Fargo) - Ben Koppelman (R)* and Andrew Marschall (R)*

House District 22 (Casselton) - Brandy Pyle (R)* and Jonathan Warrey (R)*

House District 44 (Fargo) - Austin Foss (Dem-NPL) and Karla Rose Hanson (Dem-NPL)*

House District 46 (Fargo) - Jim Kasper (R)* and Desiree Morton (R)

N.D. Senate

Senate District 10 (Fargo) - Ryan Braunberger (Dem-NPL)*

Senate District 16 (West Fargo) - David Clemens (R)*

Senate District 22 (Casselton) - Mark Weber (R)*

Senate District 44 (Fargo) - Josh Boschee (Dem-NPL)

Senate District 46 (Fargo) - Michelle Powers (R)

N.D. Governorship

Kelly Armstrong (R) is Governor-elect, and Lieutenant Governor-elect is Michelle Strinden (R).  

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. House of Representatives – Julie Fedorchak (R)  

U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate - Kevin Cramer (R)*  

Local Ballot Measures

Measure 1: Sales tax for FARGODOME renovation: Failed 

Voters did not approve this measure, which would have added a small sales tax to help renovate the FARGODOME. It did not reach the 60% threshold, but would have helped bring more events and visitors to the region. 

Measure 2: 3% increase in lodging tax to fund Convention Center: Passed 

This measure received strong approval. The funding will help support a Convention Center, which is expected to attract more events and visitors to the region. 

Measure 3: One-quarter of a cent sales tax to support fire and police services: Passed 

This measure passed and will use a small sales tax increase to fund fire and police services. It shows that the public is willing to support important public safety services. 

State Ballot Measures

Measure 1: Constitutional Terminology Changes: Passed 

Voters approved a change to modernize the state constitution, simplifying the language for clarity and efficiency in governance. 

Measure 2: Constitutional Initiated Measure Amendments: Failed 

This measure proposed changes to the process for approving initiated constitutional amendment to the state constitution. This included limiting petitions to a single subject, requiring the amendment to pass in the primary and general election, and increased the number of yes votes required to ensure implementation. The measure did not resonate with voters, failing to pass.  

Measure 3: Reduction in Legacy Fund Allocations: Passed 

This measure will reduce how much the state can spend from the Legacy Fund, which is used for saving money for the future. It also allows some of the money to be invested. This helps keep the state’s finances stable for future generations. 

Measure 4: Elimination of Property Taxes: Failed 

Voters rejected this measure, which would have eliminated property taxes across the state. The result demonstrates support for maintaining current tax systems to sustain essential services and community infrastructure. 

Measure 5: Adult-use recreational cannabis legalization: Failed 

This measure would have allowed adult-use cannabis to be legalized in the state, but it did not pass. Many people are still concerned about how it would be regulated and its impact on the community. 

The Chamber's efforts and stances

Throughout the 2024 election cycle, The Chamber remained focused on supporting initiatives that align with its mission of fostering business growth, community prosperity and economic sustainability. 

While not endorsing any particular candidates, we made concerted efforts to engage with voters on key issues, offering non-partisan, fact-based information to ensure informed decision-making across the region.  

We are proud that our support for local measures like Measure 2 (the Convention Center) helped it pass. This shows that people want to grow our region and create more opportunities. 

We also worked to educate people about Measure 1, which proposed a tax to fund the FARGODOME renovation. While it didn’t pass, our efforts helped bring attention to the importance of investing in key community projects. 

The Chamber opposed Measure 4 (eliminating property taxes) because we believe that doing so could hurt important services. Our work helped stop this measure from passing. 

The Chamber continues to play a vital role in helping citizens understand how politics affect business and our community. We’re here to help you navigate local and state elections with transparency and integrity. 

Stay connected with us and join upcoming events like The Pulse of the 2025 Legislative Session on Dec. 10 to gain the latest updates on public policy and legislative priorities that affect our community and economy. 

Check out The Chamber’s Public Policy and Advocacy efforts  

Visit our election resource, VoteFMWF.org.

Additional questions? Reach out to The Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy, Cale Dunwoody at cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com.