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Ward County, North Dakota

North Dakota House District 3

See where DesLauriers, Hiatt, Mclaughlin and Mihalick stand on growth and jobs. Names follow official Ward County election filings.

About this race

Blaine DesLauriers (R), Tara Hiatt (Democratic-NPL), Natalie Mclaughlin (Democratic-NPL), Timothy Mihalick (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota House District 3. Voters choose two. The Legislative Assembly's members-by-district roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. Party nominees were chosen at the June 9, 2026 primary, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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North Dakota › Ward County › North Dakota House District 3

Blaine DesLauriers

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Keeping taxes, especially property taxes, low for homeowners, seniors and employers
  • Supporting responsible development of all energy sources
  • Strengthening partnerships between employers and educators for workforce development
Biography

DesLauriers is a banking executive with 40 years in the industry, serving as vice chair of the board and senior executive vice president at First International Bank and Trust, overseeing five markets and 28 branch locations, per the campaign site. DesLauriers was born and raised on a family farm west of Sherwood, North Dakota, per the campaign site.

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Tara Hiatt

Democratic-NPL

Biography

Tara Hiatt, of rural Minot, has had a career spanning the Bakken oil field and the North Dakota University System, per the Minot Daily News. She is a Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota House District 3, focusing her campaign on local services, education and quality-of-life issues, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Natalie Mclaughlin

Democratic-NPL

Biography

Natalie Mclaughlin is the Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Timothy Mihalick

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Workforce development aligned with local employer needs
  • Education access, including K-12 schools and higher education
  • Rural healthcare and telehealth services
Biography

Mihalick serves as senior vice president at First Western Bank and Trust and spent more than 36 years with IRET and affiliated companies, including eight years as president and CEO, per the campaign site. Mihalick serves on the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education and is vice chair of the Midwest Higher Education Compact, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Dakota House District 3 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for North Dakota House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Blaine DesLauriers, Tara Hiatt, Natalie Mclaughlin and Timothy Mihalick. Candidate information follows official Ward County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on growth and jobs.

When is the North Dakota House District 3 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.

How do I see my exact Ward County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Ward County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Blaine DesLauriers, full profileTara Hiatt, full profileNatalie Mclaughlin, full profileTimothy Mihalick, full profileOfficial North Dakota election office