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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.
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