Little Disagreement Between GOP Candidates for Governor of North Dakota During Debate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Viewers found little disagreement between the Republican candidates for governor of North Dakota during tonight’s debate on Prairie Public.

Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller both agree with North Dakota’s 6-week abortion ban and in local control for education.

They talked about regulations having a negative impact on the state’s energy sector.

Both candidates agreed more needs to be done to keep seniors in their own homes to age in place and have fewer health issues.

One of their few areas of disagreement came while talking about attack ads and during their closing statements.

“North Dakota wasn’t built by corporate America and you don’t have to be a large CEO to be governor here. It’s not actually really who we are. I mean our state was built on small businesses, family farms, neighbors helping neighbors,” said Armstrong.

Miller asked viewers, “Would you like a career politician as your next governor or an outsider with extensive executive business experience?”

Both candidates also agreed that red flag laws are not the answer to curbing gun violence.

Democrats have nominated State Sen. Merrill Piepkorn of Fargo as their candidate for governor.

The primary will be held June 11 with the general election on November 5.

The winner in the general election will take the seat of Gov. Doug Burgum who decided against running for a third term.