Democratic Veteran Trygve Hammer Challenges Republican Dominance in North Dakota

Hammer's campaign for the state's sole U.S. House seat could potentially redefine the longstanding political landscape of North Dakota.

Democratic military veteran Trygve Hammer has launched his campaign for North Dakota's sole U.S. House seat, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong.
Hammer, a pro-union, pro-choice, and pro-democracy leader, aims to end government grandstanding and culture-war intrusions into personal decisions.
Hammer's diverse professional background includes 25 years of military experience, a stint as an airline pilot, freight rail conductor, and a grades 7-12 science teacher.
This election is seen as a litmus test for the Democratic Party's ability to regain a foothold in North Dakota politics, a state that has been a Republican stronghold for over a decade.
The last time a Democrat won a statewide election in North Dakota was in 2012 when Heidi Heitkamp secured a U.S. Senate victory.