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Julie Fedorchak Wins GOP Primary for North Dakota’s At-Large House Seat
6/10/2026, 10:36:25 PM
Fedorchak Secures GOP Nomination in June Primary
On June 9, 2026, incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak secured the Republican nomination for North Dakota’s sole U.S. House seat, defeating former foreign-service officer Alex Balazs, who held the state GOP’s endorsement. She will meet Democrat Trygve Hammer in the November general election.
Political Landscape and Primary Mechanics
North Dakota is a Republican stronghold; Donald Trump won 67 % in 2024. The state has no voter registration—any citizen 18 years old and resident 30 days may vote in any primary. About 594 000 were eligible in 2024, and early-in-person or mail ballots made up roughly 41 % of primary votes. The June primary also featured state-legislature races, a single-subject constitutional amendment and the Fargo mayoral contest.
Candidates at the Center of the Race
- Julie Fedorchak – Republican incumbent seeking a second term, described as “Trump-backed.”
- Alex Balazs – Former foreign-service officer who placed fourth in the 2024 GOP nomination with 4 % of the vote and secured the party’s endorsement for this cycle.
- Trygve Hammer – Democratic challenger who lost to Fedorchak in the 2024 general election and is running again in November.
Voter Participation and Recount Rules
Early-in-person or mail ballots accounted for about 41 % of the 2024 primary total. As of the Friday before the June primary, roughly 37 000 ballots had been cast. Recounts are automatic if the margin is <=1 % of the top vote-getter; candidates may request a recount for margins >1 % but <2 %; ballot measures trigger an automatic recount at <=0.25 % margin.
Official Statement from the Winner
Fedorchak thanked “Republican voters across North Dakota for their trust and support on their behalf in Congress,” praised volunteers, staff and family, and said her team had “accomplished a great deal in a short time” while pledging to “continue delivering conservative results” and earn voter support again in November.
Impact and Upcoming Election
The GOP hopes to retain its narrow House majority; Fedorchak’s win preserves an incumbent advantage and signals continued Trump-aligned influence in the state delegation. The November contest will decide whether the seat stays Republican, while voters will also decide the single-subject constitutional amendment and elect a full-time mayor in Fargo.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m grateful to Republican voters across North Dakota for their trust and support on their behalf in Congress,” — Julie Fedorchak
- “Recounts in North Dakota primaries are automatic if the vote margin is 1% or less of the votes cast for the top vote-getter.” — AP
- “The AP does not make projections and will declare a winner only when it's determined there is no scenario that would allow a trailing candidate to close the gap.” — AP
- “North Dakota is one of the most reliably Republican-voting states in the nation.” — AP
