Those running for one of two open spots in the state House of Representatives are Republican Mike Beltz, a Republican from Hillsboro; Brenan, of Hillsboro, who is running as an independent; Republican Jared Hagert, of Emerado; and Democrat Tommy Passa, of Thompson. Beltz and Hagert are incumbents. Those running for the district’s lone spot in the Senate are Democrat Paul Hanson, of Mayville, and Republican Randy Lemm, of Hillsboro. Lemm is the incumbent.
Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford were joined by state legislators at a press conference in Fargo to announce a framework for legislation to address the availability, affordability and quality of child care services in North Dakota, which continues to be a major barrier to workforce participation.