Where Grand Forks Candidates Stand on the Issues: November 3, 2026 Election
What each candidate on the Grand Forks ballot has said, sorted by issue, in their words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. A candidate with nothing on record is listed as such. This page does not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 17, 2026. For every race and candidate, see what's on the ballot in Grand Forks.
Health care and retirement
U.S. House, At-Large District
Julie Fedorchak (Republican, incumbent)
Debt and healthcare: She said economic growth, reduced spending, and eliminating fraud and waste could help reduce the national debt. On healthcare costs, she supported making it easier for patients to compare prices for procedures and services at different hospitals. (Plain Talk debate coverage, republished by Yahoo News)
Rural healthcare: She pointed to the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program and extensions of Medicare telehealth flexibilities when asked about healthcare costs and the Affordable Care Act. (Plain Talk debate coverage, republished by Yahoo News)
Trygve Hammer (Democratic-NPL)
Campaign priorities: His campaign lists affordable healthcare, Social Security, tax fairness, protecting democracy, human decency, and support for rural communities among its priorities. (Hammer for ND, campaign homepage)
Healthcare and tariffs: On healthcare costs, he said hospital charges should be standardized to avoid fees such as facility fees. He also argued Congress needs to control tariffs, which he said have strained North Dakota agriculture markets. (Plain Talk debate coverage, republished by Yahoo News)
Energy and utilities
U.S. House, At-Large District
Julie Fedorchak (Republican, incumbent)
Energy and agriculture: Her stated issue priorities include energy and the environment, agriculture, tribal relations, and national defense and security. (Julie Fedorchak, official congressional issues page)
Trygve Hammer (Democratic-NPL)
Data centers and farms: He called for more caution in establishing data centers and said Congress should have a role in regulating them. He also said Congress should use a farm bill to support smaller operators. (Grand Forks Herald, Prairie Public debate coverage)