Julie was born in Williston, grew up in Fargo, and graduated from high school in Bismarck. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Dakota. She currently lives in Mandan. She is married and has 3 children.  

Julie previously operated her own communications and marketing business for 10 years and served as the state director for U.S. Senator John Hoeven.

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Julie Fedorchak is a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. She was first elected in 2012.


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Supports a federal ban on abortion after 16 weeks, allowing states like North Dakota to enact stricter legislation and preventing states from expanding late-term abortion.

Supports a federal ban on abortion after 16 weeks.

- Supports a federal ban on abortion after 16 weeks.

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Trygve grew up in North Dakota. He earned his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. 

Trygve currently works as a counselor for Job Corps in Minot. He previously worked as an airline pilot, defense contractor, security consultant, science teacher, roughneck on oil rigs, and freight rail conductor.  He served in the US. Marine Corps for 20 years, retiring as a major.

Trygve Hammer previously ran for North Dakota Public Service Commission in 2022 and North Dakota House of Representatives District 6 in 2020, but did not win.

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Opposes efforts to raise the retirement age.

Supports a strong farm bill with improved crop insurance.

- Opposes efforts to raise the retirement age.
- Supports a strong farm bill with improved crop insurance.
- Supports unions.

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Believes it is the government's duty to shelter the homeless.

- Believes it is the government's duty to shelter the homeless.

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WDAY Radio: Trygve Hammer on Climate Change

Supports continued American oil production.

Believes climate change is a serious issue but cautions against actions that could harm employment.

- Supports continued American oil production.
- Believes climate change is a serious issue but cautions against actions that could harm employment.

Wants to make it easier for immigrants to apply for asylum.

- Supports aid to Ukraine.
- Wants to make it easier for immigrants to apply for asylum.
- Opposes tariffs on China.

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Affirms the results of the 2020 election.

- Affirms the results of the 2020 election.

Advocates for media literacy and civics education to teach students about misinformation.

- Advocates for media literacy and civics education to teach students about misinformation.

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- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. 
- To hold this office, a candidate must be a US Citizen for at least 7 years before their election, and a North Dakota resident. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

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