Fegley was endorsed in District 4B. No House candidate was endorsed for District 4A, which encompasses Fort Berthold Reservation. The seat currently is held by Democrat Lisa Finley-DeVille of Mandaree. Sen. Jordan Kannianen, R-Stanley, is not seeking reelection.

Walen has an extensive background in accounting and farming and has a diversity of experience that includes real estate sales and serving on the school board in West Fargo.

Walen told convention goers that he believes in “family unity, a strong church and a good school system that educates, not indoctrinates.” He advocated for safeguarding the Legacy Fund and lowering, if not eliminating, property taxes.

A retired farmer, Fegley has served in the House since 2018. He spoke at the convention about bills he introduced to provide financial assistance for emergency medical services and the discharge of a rural ambulance service’s financial obligations.

Clayton Fegley

Among speakers at the district convention were North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot; Congressional candidates Tom Campbell of Grafton and Rick Becker of Bismarck; North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Jim Bartlett; National Committeewoman Lori Hinz, who is seeking reelection; Shane Goettle of Bismarck, consultant and co-owner of Dakota Strategies; State Auditor Josh Gallion and State Treasurer Thomas Beadle, who are seeking reelection. Remarks also were delivered on behalf of Public Service Commissioner Randy Christmann and Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread, who are seeking reelection.

From about 70 people who attended, 35 were chosen to be state convention delegates, according to information from the district party. Additional delegates are being sought.

Chuck Walen