The2024 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2024, to elect thegovernor of North Dakota . IncumbentRepublican governorDoug Burgum decided to not seek re-election to a third term; he would ultimately decide torun for president . North Dakota is a Republican stronghold, and theDemocratic–Nonpartisan League (NPL) Party has not won a governor's race in the state since 1988.
The Republican nominee, U.S. representativeKelly Armstrong , was elected to his first term, defeating the Democratic–NPL nominee, state senatorMerrill Piepkorn in a landslide. Armstrong was sworn in to office in December 2024, succeeding Burgum, who was subsequently appointedSecretary of the Interior byDonald Trump immediately after leaving office.
In November 2022, voters in the state approved a constitutional amendment limiting governors to two four-year terms, but it only applies to individuals elected after January 1, 2023, so incumbent governorDoug Burgum was still eligible to run for re-election under agrandfather clause .[ 1] run for the Republican nomination forpresident of the United States in2024 , a race he dropped out of on December 4, 2023. Despite considering running for a third term after the end of his presidential campaign, Burgum announced he would not run for a third term on January 22, 2024.[ 2]
Before Burgum's announcement, former state Senator and formercongressional candidate Tom Campbell suggested at and considered a gubernatorial run, despite whatever choice Burgum made.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
On January 23, the day after Burgum's announcement,U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong announced he would also seek the governorship, receiving far more reporting than Campbell and an endorsement from Secretary of StateMichael Howe .[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] House seat left open by Armstrong.[ 10]
On January 31, Travis Hipsher, a security guard fromNeche , announced he would seek the governorship for theDemocratic-NPL .[ 11] centrist .[ 12]
Later on February 6,perennial candidate Michael Coachman announced an independent run for governor.[ 13] governor in 2020 , Lieutenant Governor in 2016 and 2012, and withSecretary of State in 2018.[ 14]
On February 15, Lieutenant GovernorTammy Miller announced her candidacy to replace Burgum.[ 15]
Later on March 22, it was reported that state senatorMerrill Piepkorn had filed the paperwork to run, but did not announce any campaign.[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Kelly Armstrong
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Prairie Public Broadcasting hosted a debate between Armstrong and Miller on April 23.[ 34] [ 35] [ 36]
Primary results by county 50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
Democratic-NPL Primary [ edit ] Travis Hipsher, security guard[ 42] Michael Coachman, formerLarimore city councilor and perennial candidate[ 44] Running mate: Lydia Gessele, stay-at-home mom[ 45] Post-primary endorsements [ edit ] Margin swing by county Democratic — +5−7.5%
Democratic — +2.5−5%
Democratic — +0−2.5%
Republican — +0−2.5%
Republican — +2.5−5%
Republican — +5−7.5%
Republican — +7.5−10%
Republican — +10−12.5%
Republican — +12.5−15%
Republican — >15%
^a b Key: Partisan clients
^a b This poll was sponsored by the North Dakota News Cooperative ^ This poll was sponsored by North Dakota United, a union for teachers and public sector workers ^ This poll was sponsored by Armstrong's campaign ^ Poll sponsored by Brighter Future Alliance ^ MacPherson, James (November 8, 2022)."North Dakota voters OK term limits for governor, legislators" .Associated Press News . RetrievedNovember 20, 2022 . ^a b Dura, Jack (January 22, 2024)."His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor" .The Associated Press . RetrievedJanuary 22, 2024 . ^ Thaden, Geoff (January 4, 2024)."Tom Campbell Poised to Enter Governor's Race Regardless of Doug Burgum's Decision on Reelection" .WDAY (AM) . RetrievedJanuary 26, 2024 . ^ Port, Rob (December 15, 2023)."Port: Former state Sen. Tom Campbell sounds like he's ready to be governor" The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. 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Governor Tammy Miller announces run for ND governor" .KFYR-TV . February 15, 2024.^ Skurzewski, Joe (March 23, 2024)."Fargo Democrat Piepkorn files paperwork for gubernatorial bid; does not officially confirm campaign" . RetrievedApril 9, 2024 . ^ Gick, Justin (March 31, 2024)."Democrat Travis Hipsher withdraws from the North Dakota gubernatorial race" .KFYR-TV . RetrievedApril 9, 2024 . ^ Gick, Justin (April 2, 2024)."Democrat Merrill Piepkorn enters North Dakota's governor's race" .KFYR-TV . RetrievedApril 9, 2024 . ^ "Armstrong announces run for ND Governor" .KFYR-TV . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2024 .^a b Janke, Ryan."N.D. Republican, Democratic parties endorse candidates for governor" . KFGO. RetrievedApril 9, 2024 . ^ Monk, Jim (February 15, 2024)."Lt. Governor Tammy Miller joins race for North Dakota governor" .KVRR ^ Jurgens, Paul."Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller choses [sic ] Josh Teigen as running mate" . KFGO. RetrievedApril 9, 2024 . ^ Carvell, Tasha (January 26, 2023)."Tom Campbell says he'll seek N.D. GOP nomination for U.S. House" .KFGO . RetrievedJanuary 26, 2023 . ^a b c d Port, Rob (January 22, 2024)."Which North Dakota Republicans are running for governor and U.S. House?" .The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2024 . ^a b Gick, Justin (February 21, 2024)."Burgum endorses Tammy Miller for ND governor" .KFYR-TV . RetrievedFebruary 21, 2024 . ^a b Gick, Justin (April 3, 2024)."Cramer endorses Armstrong for governor" .KFYR-TV . RetrievedApril 3, 2024 . ^ Adragna, Anthony (January 23, 2024)."Kevin Cramer won't run for North Dakota governor" .Politico . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2024 . ^ Larson, Chris (January 29, 2024)."Fedorchak will not run for Governor in 2024" .WDAY . RetrievedJanuary 30, 2024 . ^ Fulton, Jacob (February 15, 2024)."North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak to run for US House" .The Bismarck Tribune . RetrievedFebruary 15, 2024 . ^ Springer, Patrick (January 22, 2024)."Doug Burgum will not seek 3rd term; Lt. Gov. Miller expresses interest as AG Wrigley declines" .The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead ^ Port, Rob (May 30, 2024)."Port: Trump endorses Armstrong, Fedorchak in North Dakota's Republican primaries" .Jamestown Sun . RetrievedMay 30, 2024 . ^ Gick, Justin (April 2, 2024)."Hoeven endorses Armstrong for governor" .KFYR-TV . RetrievedApril 2, 2024 . ^ "Kelly Armstrong, Michelle Strinden endorsed for Gov., Lt. Gov" . April 6, 2024.^ "North Dakota Republican candidates headed into first debate for governor's race" .InForum . April 22, 2024. RetrievedMay 6, 2024 .^ "FMWF Chamber announces live Gubernatorial debate between Kelly Armstrong and Tammy Miller" .WDAY Radio . May 3, 2024. RetrievedMay 6, 2024 .^ Downs, Michael (June 7, 2024)."North Dakota Gubernatorial Republican Primary Debate | 6-7-24" .WDAY . 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