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Jill Kringstad Announces Grassroots Champions for Get Out the Vote Effort Ahead of June 9 Primary

May 28, 2026 | Press Releases

Grassroots enthusiasm and support grow among local community and industry leaders

BISMARCK, N.D. — Public Service Commission candidate Jill Kringstad announced today that her campaign has earned the support of community leaders from across North Dakota who have joined her grassroots advocacy network.

The endorsements highlight growing statewide support for Kringstad’s campaign and her commitment to affordable, reliable energy, responsible infrastructure development, and strong consumer protections for North Dakota families.

Joining Governor Armstrong, Senator Hoeven, Senator Cramer, and Congresswoman Fedorchak in support of Kringstad are community leaders, business owners, energy advocates, farmers, and supporters from communities across North Dakota. Their support reflects growing grassroots momentum behind Kringstad’s campaign and confidence in her leadership, commonsense approach, and commitment to advancing priorities that strengthen North Dakota and its future.

Jill’s Grassroots Champions include:

  • Eric Nelson, Williston
  • State Auditor Josh Gallion, Bismarck
  • Shelly Steinwand, Bismarck
  • Karl Lembke, Bismarck
  • Jacob Odermann, Belfield
  • Cale Dunwoody, Fargo
  • Mitch Baesler, Dickinson
  • Carma Hanson, Grand Forks
  • Sen. Terry Wanzek, Jamestown
  • Rick Clayburgh, Bismarck
  • Paul Sukut, Bismarck
  • Tom Nelson, Fargo
  • Tim Flakoll, Fargo
  • Kelvin & Amy Hullet, Bismarck
  • Rep. Brandy Pyle, Casselton
  • Rep. Anna Novak, Hazen
  • Sen. Dale Patten, Watford City
  • Sandi Sanford, Bismarck
  • Rep. Todd Porter, Mandan
  • Randy Richards, Grand Forks
  • Mary Christy, Fargo
  • Ron Rauschenberger, Bismarck
  • Rick Berg, Fargo
  • Kyle Handegard, Fargo
  • Kathleen Boyle Wrigley, Bismarck
  • Jim Arthaud, Medora
  • Kevin Black, Minot
  • Bob Harms, Williston
  • Bernie & Dianne Satrom, Jamestown
  • Thomas Stromme, Fargo
  • Emily O'Brien, Bismarck
  • Will Bergstrom, Devils Lake
  • Paul & Tammy Owens, Fargo
  • Steve Chuppe, Bismarck
  • Leland & Cathy Ebert, Mott
  • Mario & Molly Lamoureux, Bismarck
  • Stan Stein, Wahpeton
  • Jacob Morrissette, Bismarck
  • Art Rosenberg, Fargo
  • Sen. Paul Thomas, Velva
  • Claus & Marsha Lembke, Bismarck
  • Steve & Gretchen Stenehjem, Watford City
  • Mark Thelen & Mary Ann Armbrust, Fargo
  • Sen. Randy Burckhard, Minot

Kringstad said she is honored to have earned the confidence and support of leaders across the state.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the support of these community leaders, along with Governor Armstrong, Senator Hoeven, Senator Cramer, and Congresswoman Fedorchak,” Kringstad said. “North Dakotans deserve a Public Service Commission that prioritizes reliability, affordability, accountability, and common-sense leadership. I’m ready to go to work for the people of our state.”

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“I’m incredibly grateful for the support of these community leaders, along with Governor Armstrong, Senator Hoeven, Senator Cramer, and Congresswoman Fedorchak. North Dakotans deserve a Public Service Commission that prioritizes reliability, affordability, accountability, and common-sense leadership. I’m ready to go to work for the people of our state.”