Vern Thompson
D · North Dakota · 2026Running for Agriculture Commissioner, North Dakota
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Fight for farmers and ranchers in the current farm crisis
- Put rural families and landowners ahead of corporate interests
- Bring legislative and working-farm experience to the office
Biography
Vern Thompson is the Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota agriculture commissioner, a farmer, truck driver, and former state Senate minority leader. His campaign argues farmers are paying more, earning less, and losing ground in the biggest farm crisis in 40 years, and pledges to put people ahead of the powerful.
Record in office
- Served as state Senate minority leader and state representative, legislative experience paired with his work as a farmer.
On the ballot
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