By Trend News Line 2024-05-28 12:00:00.
In the latest breaking news from Fargo, U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong is dominating the race for North Dakota governor in the upcoming primary on June 11th. However, the U.S. House race in North Dakota is proving to be a nail-biter, with multiple candidates vying for the position.
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**Armstrong Leads the Pack**
According to a recent poll conducted by the North Dakota News Cooperative from May 20-22, Armstrong has a commanding lead over his opponent, Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller. Out of the 500 people surveyed, 57% stated that they would vote for Armstrong, while only 19% supported Miller. A significant 24% of respondents remain undecided on their choice for the primary.
**A Clear Path to Victory**
Dr. Trevor Smith, the chief research officer at WPA Intelligence, the firm behind the poll, expressed confidence in Armstrong’s chances. Even if Miller were to secure the undecided vote, it would not be enough to close the 38-point gap between her and Armstrong. The North Dakota Republican Party has also thrown its unanimous support behind Armstrong, further solidifying his position as the frontrunner.
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**Tight Race for U.S. House Seat**
With Armstrong’s U.S. House seat up for grabs, the competition is fierce among five Republican candidates. Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak currently holds the lead with 32% of the poll participants’ support, followed closely by former state Rep. Rick Becker at 25%. However, with 28% of voters undecided, the race for the U.S. House nomination is still wide open.
**The Road Ahead**
Whoever emerges victorious in the Republican primary will face off against the Democratic candidate in the general election. Trygve Hammer and Roland Riemers are currently competing for the Democratic vote, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the upcoming election.
**Geographical Divide**
In terms of geography, Becker has a slight edge over Fedorchak in western North Dakota, while Fedorchak dominates the east side of the state, including Fargo. Armstrong, a native of Dickinson, enjoys strong support in western North Dakota, with a significant lead over Miller in that region.
**Polling Accuracy**
The NDNC poll, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points, aligns closely with previous polling data from North Dakota United, showing consistent results in Armstrong’s lead over Miller and Fedorchak’s lead over Becker.
**Conclusion**
As the primary election draws near, all eyes are on North Dakota as the political landscape continues to evolve. With Armstrong poised for victory in the governor’s race and a tight race for the U.S. House seat, the stakes are high for all candidates involved. Stay tuned for more updates as the election unfolds..
– Armstrong leads big in ND governor’s race
– U.S. House primary still wide open.
