North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Will Not Seek Third Term
Following his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and endorsement of Trump, speculation arises about a potential role in a second Trump administration.
- North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has announced he will not seek a third term.
- Burgum dropped out of the 2024 presidential race last month and recently endorsed former President Donald Trump.
- Speculation has arisen that Burgum may serve in a potential second Trump administration, following Trump's praise of the governor.
- Burgum, a wealthy software entrepreneur, was first elected as governor in 2016 and won re-election in 2020 by overwhelming margins.
- During his tenure, Burgum led the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, championed a Theodore Roosevelt presidential library, and prioritized recovery from addiction.