North Dakota Congresswoman Submits Signatures for Primary Ballot

Julie Fedorchak files to appear on June primary ballot after GOP convention endorses opponent Alex Balazs

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:36am

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A dynamic, abstract painting of a North Dakota state flag, with overlapping geometric shapes and waves of red, white, and blue, conceptually representing the competitive Republican primary race.Fedorchak's primary challenge against the GOP-endorsed candidate could lead to a heated race for North Dakota's lone congressional seat.Bismarck Today

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has officially submitted signatures to the Secretary of State's office to have her name placed on the June primary ballot. Fedorchak, a Republican, submitted more than double the required number of signatures, according to her campaign. This comes just days after the North Dakota GOP convention endorsed Alex Balazs as its candidate.

Why it matters

Fedorchak's decision to submit signatures and appear on the primary ballot sets up a potential intraparty challenge against the GOP-endorsed candidate, Balazs. This could lead to a competitive Republican primary race for the state's lone congressional seat.

The details

Fedorchak, who is serving her first term in Congress, submitted the signatures at the Secretary of State's office in Bismarck on Thursday. Her campaign says the signatures submitted were more than double the required amount needed to appear on the ballot.

  • Fedorchak submitted signatures on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The North Dakota GOP convention endorsed Alex Balazs as its candidate just days prior.

The players

Julie Fedorchak

North Dakota Congresswoman serving her first term.

Alex Balazs

Candidate endorsed by the North Dakota Republican Party at its recent convention.

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What they’re saying

“More than double the required number of signatures were submitted.”

— Fedorchak Campaign

What’s next

The June primary election will determine the Republican nominee for North Dakota's lone congressional seat.

The takeaway

Fedorchak's decision to submit signatures and appear on the primary ballot sets up a potential intraparty challenge against the GOP-endorsed candidate, Balazs, which could lead to a competitive Republican primary race for the state's lone congressional seat.