Mark Nelson

Background

Nelson is a retired farmer who lives near Rugby and is the Democratic-NPL candidate for Tax Commissioner in the November 3, 2026 election. He has previously run for state legislative seats in District 14.

Sources: Bismarck Local, 2026 election guide

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Tax administration

  Nelson said the state should examine revenue it may not be collecting, including from corporate farms and the oil field. He also said the Tax Commissioner’s website should use plain language and raised data-security concerns.

  Wahpeton Daily News, 2026 candidate forum coverage

• Property taxes

  Nelson said he supports the $1,600 primary-residence property-tax credit enacted in 2025 and believes property taxes are too high.

  KVRR / Bismarck Local 2026 election guide