Brian Kroshus

BISMARCK — North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced Wednesday, Jan. 28, that he will seek reelection for tax commissioner in the 2026 election.

Kroshus, a Republican, was appointed tax commissioner by former Gov. Doug Burgum in 2021 and overwhelmingly elected by voters in the 2022 election. Kroshus previously served for five years as a commissioner of the Public Service Commission, including as chair in 2019 and 2020.

Kroshus has extensive private-sector business leadership experience, including managing business units throughout the Midwest and United States. He was a division leader and executive team member for Lee Enterprises, including serving as publisher of Lee Agri-Media, the nation’s largest network of agricultural publications, including the Farm & Ranch Guide, and as publisher of the Bismarck Tribune from 2005 to 2015.

“I look forward to continuing to do my part as we work together toward building a stronger North Dakota,” Kroshus said in his announcement, “one both current and future generations benefit from.”

As tax commissioner, Kroshus said, his priorities are fiscally responsible government, effectively representing citizens and transparency and fairness.

Kroshus was born in Fargo and is a graduate of North Dakota State University. He has served on numerous volunteer boards, including with the Missouri Slope United Way, Bismarck State College, Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce, Bismarck-Mandan Development Association, Sanford Health Foundation and Capital Gallery.

Kroshus served as president of the Bismarck State College Foundation in 2012-2013 and co-chaired the United Way Missouri Slope Areawide Annual Gift Giving Campaign in 2009.

In addition to professional life, Kroshus values family and faith, is the owner of a grain and cattle operation in western North Dakota and is an avid outdoorsman.