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District 24 Democrats Adopt 2026 Platform at Convention
41 party loyalists gather in Valley City to set policy priorities for the upcoming election cycle.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:23pm
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The Democratic-NPL (Nonpartisan League) party members in North Dakota's District 24 convened a convention on January 25, 2026 to finalize their 2026 policy platform. The group worked through discussions and amendments to reach agreement on six broad goals: affordable healthcare, strong public schools, a thriving rural economy, protection of freedoms, safe communities, and climate change mitigation. The convention also approved a slate of local delegates to the state Democratic-NPL convention in March.
Why it matters
The Democratic-NPL party in North Dakota has a long history of grassroots policy development, with local conventions feeding into the state platform. This process helps ensure the party's agenda reflects the priorities of its base across the state, particularly in rural areas. The District 24 convention is an important step in that process as the party prepares for the 2026 election cycle.
The details
The 41 Democratic-NPL loyalists who gathered in Valley City worked through discussions and amendments to finalize their 2026 district platform. The platform emphasized six broad goals: affordable healthcare for all, strong public schools, a thriving rural economy, protection of freedoms, safe and secure communities, and mitigation of climate change. The conventioneers also approved a full slate of local delegates to represent District 24 at the upcoming state Democratic-NPL convention in Bismarck.
- The District 24 Democratic-NPL convention was held on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Convention will be held in Bismarck on March 6-8, 2026.
The players
Bob Valeu
The current chair of the Bismarck-Mandan Democratic-NPL. Valeu has been a leader in the North Dakota Democratic-NPL for many years, having served as Executive Director from 1966 to 1969 and later as Party Chair. He also served as State Director for former U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan.
Linda Brastrup Johnson
One of the delegates from District 24 who will be attending the state Democratic-NPL convention in Bismarck.
Nancy Farnham
One of the delegates from District 24 who will be attending the state Democratic-NPL convention in Bismarck.
Tom Farnham
One of the delegates from District 24 who will be attending the state Democratic-NPL convention in Bismarck.
Renée Good
The recent victim of a killing that was grieved by the conventioneers, reflecting the gravity of the nation's current distress.
What’s next
The delegates from District 24 will attend the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Convention in Bismarck on March 6-8, 2026 to further refine the party's statewide platform.
The takeaway
The Democratic-NPL party in North Dakota maintains a strong tradition of grassroots policy development, with local conventions feeding into the state platform. This process helps ensure the party's agenda reflects the priorities of its base across the state, particularly in rural areas like District 24.
