Jay Fisher, Minot, who has served District 5 in the North Dakota House of Representatives since 2019, announced at the 5th District Republican delegate election meeting Feb. 12 that he will seek his district’s seat in the North Dakota Senate in 2026. “Since arriving in the House in 2019, I ...

Minot City Council member Paul Pitner has announced he will not seek reelection in June. He will have served two four-year terms. “It has been an incredible honor. I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside dedicated colleagues and working with an outstanding city staff who care deeply ...

Assistant Ward County State’s Attorney Christopher Nelson announced he will be running for Ward County State’s attorney on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Nelson has spent the past eight years prosecuting cases in Ward County, handling a wide range of criminal cases and cultivating strong working ...

Mark Jantzer, Minot’s mayor since last August, announced Tuesday, Jan. 27, that he will seek a full four-year term in the June 9 city election. Jantzer launched his campaign at a news conference with a group of several supporters in attendance. Jantzer has served on the Minot City Council ...

Kyle Erickson and Zach Raknerud have announced their candidacies for the North Dakota House of Representatives in Minot's District 5. Together, they are running on a platform that aims to reduce despair and improve the lives of North Dakotans, they said. “Our state is facing significant ...

Mark Jantzer finished on top in a four-way race for Minot’s mayor Aug. 5. Unofficial results showed Jantzer with 2,351 votes, or 42.6% of the total votes. Rob Fuller garnered 1,430 votes, followed by Paul Pitner with 1,398 and Josiah Roise with 324. Official results will be determined ...