Where Grand Forks candidates stand on farming, land and water
5 sourced statements in 2 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. House, North Dakota At-Large
- Julie Fedorchak (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Trygve Hammer (Democratic-NPL)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Helene Neville (Independent)
Agriculture: At an October 2026 candidate forum, Neville supported strengthening and expanding the farm bill and USDA programs, along with investments in rural infrastructure and connectivity. (Wahpeton Daily News)
- Charles Tuttle (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Agriculture Commissioner
- Doug Goehring (Republican)
Agriculture policy: His campaign says he will stay focused on agriculture issues including innovation, research, and trade, using what it calls a common-sense approach. (Doug Goehring campaign website)
Farm and food security: The campaign says it aims to protect agricultural producers, support North Dakota’s economy, and ensure food security. (Doug Goehring campaign website)
- Vern Thompson (Democratic-NPL)
Farm Bill: Thompson proposes a permanent, comprehensive Farm Bill that funds crop insurance, conservation, nutrition, and agricultural research, and says he would work with other agriculture commissioners to advocate for it. (Vern Thompson campaign website)
Farm profitability: Thompson identified farm profitability and debt as major producer challenges and said he would help farmers and ranchers retain more of the value they produce in North Dakota. (Wahpeton Daily News, 2026 statewide candidates forum coverage)