BISMARCK, N.D. — A potato farmer and former senator has announced his campaign for North Dakota’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tom Campbell of Grafton is the second Republican in the race. He served in the North Dakota Senate from 2012 to 2018. Campbell previously ran for the seat in 2018 after switching from the state’s U.S. Senate race, but withdrew before the crowded GOP primary that year.
“Nord Dakota needs a member of Congress who can be effective and work with President Trump,” Campbell said in a Facebook announcement Friday. “We must be pro-oil, pro-farmer, pro-business and pro-people.”
Campbell did not immediately respond to a Facebook message requesting an interview. An email to his campaign could not be delivered.
Former state Rep. Rick Becker, a plastic surgeon, is the other Republican running for the at-large seat. Democrat Trygve Hammer, a military veteran, is also a candidate.
Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong, an attorney, is running for governor, opening up the seat in the House of Representatives. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is not seeking a third term.
Republicans hold all elected offices and congressional seats in North Dakota and control the legislature.