Don Lippert
Don Lippert is a Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 45 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, representing north Fargo, West Fargo, Harwood, Argusville, and Gardner. He has worked in social studies education, operations analytics, and industrial assembly as a member of the Machinists Union.
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“I am focused on finding solutions to address the lack of affordable childcare throughout the State. I believe that this issue is a problem not only for the families and individuals seeking the care, but also for the business community at large. If we can solve for this problem, we will allow businesses to not only meet their current employee needs, but to possibly expand their businesses with access to workers who may not have been able to prior to the increased childcare access. I also feel like this is solvable with the right combination of incentives and funding.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Ross Lockhart
Ross Lockhart earned a high school diploma from Northern Cass Public School, a bachelor's degree from the Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 2003, and a graduate degree from the University of Kent at Canterbury in 2005. His career experience includes working as a farmer. To view Lockhart's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
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“I'm running for state legislature because I think the residents of District 45 deserve a representative who will stand up for working folks like me who continue to see their livelihoods eroded by powerful corporate interests. As a 4th generation farmer, I understand the challenges we are facing in this state because I have experienced them first-hand.”
(Candidate Campaign Website)Carrie McLeod
Carrie McLeod Carrie McLeod earned a B.S. in nutrition and dietetics from North Dakota State University and an M.B.A. and M.A. in business management from the University of Mary.
“I reached out to Veteran's Affairs and to the Long-Term Care leadership; to find that we must work with our federal delegation regarding the veteran's disability benefit. I also learned that we could make a difference through the long-term care and the personal needs allowance for eligible beneficiaries, and that has brought us to the bill before you.”
(North Dakota Legislative Assembly Official Testimony)Scott Wagner
Scott Wagner Scott Wagner earned a B.S. in political science from North Dakota State University. Wagner's career experience includes owning Wagner Window Cleaning LLC. Wagner was assigned to the following committees:
“Overall, I think your organization has done an excellent job over the years.”
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