(Bismarck, ND) – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong and ND Represenative Michelle Strinden won the North Dakota Primary. At 8:22 p.m. CT, the Associated Press called the race, securing Armstrong’s nomination for the republican ticket. Kelly Armstrong released the below statement following the results.
“Michelle and I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from across North Dakota. The grassroots support has been humbling and we want to thank everyone for their trust and confidence. A special thank you to Kjersti and Tom for standing by our side through this race.” said Kelly Armstrong.”North Dakota’s greatest resource is our people, we will move our state forward so every child has an opportunity to call North Dakota home but we will do it our way never compromising on what makes this place so special. Together, we will lower property taxes, shrink government, and push back on an overbearing federal government. We will ensure North Dakota remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Armstrong will now focus his campaign for Governor to the general election.
He will face Democrat Merrill Piepkorn, who ran unopposed.
