BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back, this time at politics.
The 2024 politics began in January, with Gov. Doug Burgum not seeking a third term. Kelly Armstrong had been running for another term in Congress, then after Burgum’s announcement, he decided to enter the race for governor.
Burgum made national news when he was the first former Republican presidential candidate to support President-elect Trump ahead of the Iowa caucus in January.
North Dakota had three key races in 2024: governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Candidates in each of these races have announced their intention to run in February.
Over the months, Governor Burgum became one of Mr. Trump’s top surrogates on the campaign trail and appeared on numerous national news programs.
On primary election day, Julie Fedorchak made news when KFYR-TV and other media outlets received complaints about news outlets sending text messages claiming that Julie Fedorchak had dropped out of the race for the Dakota House of Representatives seat. North. KFYR did not send these messages. They were fake. Fedorchak had to respond to the rumors and has since filed a complaint with the FEC.
Around the same time, Governor Burgum’s name was among President-elect Trump’s top three running mates, although he ultimately lost to Ohio Senator J.D. Vance.
Election Day was a red card in North Dakota with Armstrong becoming governor, Fedorchak becoming a congressman and Cramer winning re-election to the Senate.
President-elect Trump has selected Governor Burgum as Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Council.
Burgum’s last day in office was December 14, and Armstrong took office on December 15.
Some key political events to watch in North Dakota in 2025 will be the legislative session that begins Jan. 7 and the U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for former Gov. Doug Burgum as he seeks to become Secretary of the Interior .
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