See where Kessel stand on growth, jobs and agriculture. Names follow official Golden Valley County election filings.
Greg Kessel (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota Senate District 39; unopposed candidates still appear on North Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Greg Kessel is the sitting member, per the Legislative Assembly's members-by-district roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 9, 2026 primary, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.
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Greg Kessel is described on the District 39 team campaign site as a farmer and state senator running for North Dakota's District 39 Senate seat, per the campaign site. The site is a joint page for Kessel, Jason Dodge and Keith Kempenich.
Who is running for North Dakota Senate District 39 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for North Dakota Senate District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Kessel. Candidate information follows official Golden Valley County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on growth, jobs and agriculture.
When is the North Dakota Senate District 39 election in North Dakota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Dakota are on the North Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Golden Valley County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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