North Dakota voters are casting ballots Tuesday in the state's at-large U.S. House race, with first-term Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak aiming to hold the seat against Democratic challenger Trygve Hammer, a teacher and former military officer.
Because North Dakota has a single congressional district, the contest is one of the few statewide House races in the country. The state's heavy Republican lean makes Fedorchak the overwhelming favorite, but Hammer's campaign has sought to tap into dissatisfaction with the GOP's handling of key issues.
Polls close at 8 and 9 p.m. EST
Polling locations across North Dakota close at 8 p.m. Eastern Time for most of the state, with a portion in the Central Time Zone closing at 9 p.m. EST. Decision Desk HQ will provide live results as they come in.
The race is one of several House contests being closely watched as Republicans defend their narrow majority. While North Dakota's outcome is unlikely to determine control of the chamber, it offers a measure of the political environment in a state that former President Donald Trump carried by a wide margin in 2020 and 2024.
Fedorchak, a former Public Service Commissioner, won the seat in 2024 after Rep. Kelly Armstrong vacated it to run for governor. She has aligned herself closely with the House Republican leadership and focused on energy policy, border security, and regulatory rollback.
Hammer, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and longtime teacher, is making his second bid for the seat after losing to Armstrong in 2022. He has emphasized education funding, veterans' issues, and what he calls a need for more independent voices in Washington.
For a closer look at the candidates and the district's dynamics, see our North Dakota House race preview. The outcome will also be influenced by broader national trends, which we track in our early House bellwethers analysis.
Meanwhile, voters in other states are weighing in on key House and Senate contests. In North Carolina, a high-profile Senate matchup and several competitive House races are drawing national attention. For details, see our coverage of the North Carolina Senate showdown and the NC House primaries.
As results come in from North Dakota and other states, The World Signal will provide updates and analysis. For a complete picture of the night's developments, follow our live coverage.
