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Welcome to the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Insider, a newsletter that features regular updates about upcoming Dem-NPL events, legislative happenings, and news that affects North Dakotans!
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Finally Friday Social!
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Fri, June 5, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
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Every Friday, come celebrate the start of the weekend with the Souris Valley Dem-NPL!
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Minot Candidate Meet and Greet
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Sat June 6, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
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The Spot
6 2nd St NE, Minot
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Please come and meet/support the Democratic-Nonpartisan League candidates of District 3 and District 5, as well as some our Statewide Dem-NPL candidates.
Free & open to the public.
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Cass County Election Night Watch Party
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Tues June 9, 2026 7:30 PM CDT
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Avalon Events Center
2525 9th Ave S, Fargo
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Election Night Watch Party! 🇺🇸
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Join us on June 9th from 7:30–11:00 PM at The Avalon Events Center (2525 9th Ave S) as we gather to watch the results come in and celebrate with friends and fellow supporters.
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A huge thank you to our Dem-friendly candidates, their supporters, and the many volunteers who have worked so hard throughout this campaign season. We hope you’ll come celebrate with us!
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Souris Valley Dem-NPL Election Night Watch Party
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Tues June 9, 2026 7:30 PM CDT
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Please join us for some food and conversation while we watch the election results come in.
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Dickinson Area Democratic-NPL meeting
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Wed June 10, 2026 7:00 PM MDT
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The Press Box at Players Sports Bar & Grill
2050 1st Ave E, Dickinson
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Districts 37, 36, and 39 meet every second Wednesday after Drinking Liberally!
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Have a Steak in Democracy!
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Thur June 11, 2026 7:00 PM CDT
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Amvets
1001 1st Ave. South, Fargo
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Dem-NPL Districts 11, 44 and 45 have united to host a Steak Fry Fundraiser at Fargo AMVETS on Thursday, June 11th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Please RSVP by June 2nd via Sign Up Genius (no log in required).
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Join us in meeting, greeting, and supporting the 2026 Democratic candidates for Districts 11 and 45 — all while enjoying great food and conversation. As a special guest, Ryan Braunberger, candidate for ND Secretary of State, will also be joining us. What’s your “steak” in democracy?
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The menu will include specially fried steak (or vegetarian option), baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans, as well as an assortment of cookies and bars.
A cash bar will be available. ATM onsite.
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We the People Day
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Mon June 15, 2026 5:00 PM CDT
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Ground Round
2800 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks
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With the Primary in the review mirror, it's time to hit the ground running for the Midterms! Join us for We the People Day, where we will reach out to North Dakotans
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2026 Campaign Action Launch - we will start with a 30-minute virtual orientation at 11 am, and then send you off to your preferred campaign actions. For anyone who wishes, there will be a virtual wrap-up at 2:45.
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Northern Valley Dem-NPL Campaign Kickoff
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Mon June 15, 2026 5:00 PM CDT
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Ground Round
2800 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks
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Join us for a Campaign Kick-off, Monday, June 15th, at Ground Round in Grand Forks at 5PM!
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Executive Committee Meeting
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Mon June 15, 2026 7:00 PM CDT
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The Executive Committee Meeting for the State Democratic-NPL Party. Each Third Monday of the Month
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For more information contact Adam Goldwyn at adam.goldwyn@demnpl.com
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Summer Picnic Fundraiser
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Tues June 16, 2026 5:00 PM CDT
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Crooked Lane Farm
17385 Co Hwy 4, Colfax
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Live music by Volunteer Corn!
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People's Town Hall - West Fargo
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Wed June 17, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
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POW/MIA Plaza
400 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
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Real change starts with real conversations. Hear from our candidates and have your questions answered at our People's Town Hall in West Fargo!
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District 1 and 23 June Monthly Meeting
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Wed June 17, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
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saga’s williston
18 2nd St E., Wiliston
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District 1 & 23 Democrats,
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Join us for ND Dem-NPL District 1 and District 23 monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 pm at Saga’s Restaurant, 18 2nd St East, Williston, ND. Mark your calendars! Food and drink is available, but not required. Our agenda will include discussion of any local, state, and federal issues that affect us.
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Thank you for being an ally in our search of a better world.
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People's Town Hall - New Town
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Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT
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4 Bears Casino & Lodge
202 Frontage Rd, New Town
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Real change starts with real conversations. Hear from our candidates and have your questions answered at our People's Town Hall in New Town!
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Help us spread our message—share these recent posts!
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What is a Farmer's Life Worth?
I am organizing roundtable discussions on rural mental health and suicide prevention, and I invite every North Dakota candidate to join me. This is not a Red or Blue Team issue. This is a human issue. As long as someone is breathing, there is hope. Once they stop, it's too late.
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Let's bring farmers, faith leaders, agriculture organizations, and healthcare professionals together to share agriculture-specific mental health resources and figure out a solution. One conversation at a time. If the first roundtable is meaningful, I'll organize more. To be part of this effort, call me at 701-400-6767.
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Addressing male suicide takes individual, community engagement
Nationwide, farmers have a rate of suicide 3.5 times higher and veterans have a 58% higher risk than the general population.
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In North Dakota, the number hovers around 10-15 farmer suicides per year, according to Markegard. Data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shows an average of 20 veteran suicides annually in the state.
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Around 80% of suicides in North Dakota are men, with some of the highest rates compared to overall population in rural counties. In 2023, veterans accounted for a little over 13% of the 146 suicides in the state.
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District 7 Senate candidates make their case to voters around Bismarck
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“North Dakota Democrats. They’re all around you and they’re good people,” Horneman said.
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Horneman is campaigning on more affordable housing, arguing that the cost of living is becoming unsustainable for young people around Bismarck
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Fargo specialist warns of growing AI misinformation risks
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One AI chatbot wasn't able to tell for sure if the image was real or fake, another said the picture was almost certainly AI-generated, and the third said it was more likely to be a real photo.
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Even Carney said telling the difference is becoming nearly impossible, and way more difficult than even six months ago.
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His main piece of advice is to slow down and verify what you're seeing before you react.
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Tracy Foss hopes to serve as the next Superintendent of Public Instruction of ND
Tracy Foss is running for North Dakota's Superintendent of Public Instruction. She’s a teacher and a lifelong North Dakotan. She discusses her campaign and goals with Joel on "News and Views."
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State Senator Josh Boschee hopes to earn your vote on June 9 to be the next Mayor of Fargo
North Dakota State Senator Josh Boschee is running for Fargo mayor and has served in the state Legislature since 2013 in the House and Senate. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about his campaign and goals for the city.
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Learn more about Josh and his campaign at joshforfargo.com.
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North Dakota officials say data center concerns fueled by misinformation
Local opponents of data center projects have cited a wide ranging list of concerns. These have included noise and light pollution in rural areas, disruptions to wildlife and hunting, water use and health concerns. The concerns aren’t limited to the communities hosting the facilities either as some worry the data centers’ demand for power will drive up residential electric rates as well.
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Democrats seek AG opinion on candidacy of North Dakota lawmaker who died in plane crash
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A letter dated Tuesday signed by Minority Leader Zac Ista of Grand Forks and Sen. Tim Mathern and Rep. Gretchen Dobervich of District 11 requests an opinion on the candidate eligibility questions:
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Can a deceased primary election candidate who cannot be removed from the primary election ballot but receives enough votes to advance to the general election, be deemed nominated? If so, how is the vacancy on the general election ballot filled?
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Check out these posts from national Democrats
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Senate passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement, without limits on Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
“Donald Trump is once again showing where his priorities are. Working families are cutting back on spending and dipping into their savings to make ends meet, and what is Trump doing? Spending taxpayer dollars to coat statues in gold. In Trump’s mind, there’s room in the budget for his wars, tax cuts, and vanity projects, but not healthcare, food assistance, or daycare for working families.”
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Texas Republicans Have a Data Center Problem
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According to a Texas Tribune analysis, at least 82 data centers, or nearly 60% of those that are either planned or under construction, are in state House districts that voted for President Donald Trump and elected a Republican state representative in 2024. Meanwhile, a March Quinnipiac poll found that 65% of Americans oppose the building of an AI data center in their community.
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Republican state lawmakers — caught in the middle — have offered mixed opinions about data center development amid calls from city and county leaders to give them more freedom to regulate the facilities.
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Altogether, the thorny politics could hurt Republicans ahead of this year’s midterm elections — especially in a cycle when they hold the White House, a dynamic that typically favors the opposing party.
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Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Researchers, advocates and survivors of domestic violence say it’s vital to keep telehealth access available for people in abusive relationships who need discreet abortion options. The Louisiana lawsuit, however, argues in part that mifepristone has been weaponized against pregnant women in abusive relationships and shouldn’t be available by telehealth.
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U.S. Passes 2,000 Measles Cases in 2026 Under Trump and RFK Jr.’s Leadership
“Donald Trump and RFK Jr.’s assault on Americans’ health and safety has caused outbreaks of preventable diseases and dysfunction in our public health system, and left Americans vulnerable to serious illnesses. Now, even more deadly global outbreaks are emerging, and because of RFK Jr., the U.S. remains without critical leadership and resources at health agencies that are crucial to keeping Americans safe from these diseases. Trump and RFK Jr. promised to ‘Make America Healthy Again,’ but instead they have put children and families in harm’s way.”
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AI sticker shock hits corporate America
An AI consultant tells Axios one of their clients recently spent half a billion dollars in a single month after failing to put usage limits on Claude licenses for employees.
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Did Trump fall asleep at an Oval Office meeting?
President Trump appeared to fall asleep at an Oval Office meeting yesterday. Chief Washington Correspondent for Puck, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Creator of The Circus, Mark McKinnon and Senior Writer for The Dispatch, David Drucker join Katy Tur to share their reaction.
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Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate
The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has officially failed in the Senate.
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The measure was voted on Thursday as an amendment as part of lengthy debate over an immigration funding package. The election bill has languished in the Senate for months, after the House passed a version in February on a near party-line vote.
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Share these Dem-NPL Graphics!
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The Century Club supports our year-round work to build party infrastructure supporting candidate recruitment, local district and regional leadership, issue-based education, and tools for Dem-NPL success.
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Help us elect great Democrats up and down the ballot!
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The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is launching a new grassroots program called “Neighbor to Neighbor” where volunteers will connect with voters in your community to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. As a volunteer, you will be responsible for connecting with voters in 25 homes in your neighborhood or friends and family to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot about 3-4 times this year.
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Grassroots organizers are the lifeblood of the Dem-NPL! Sign up to volunteer with the Dem-NPL!
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