Fargo City Commission Candidate Turns Heads with 'Forrest Gump' Ad

Aaron Hill's quirky political ad features him as the iconic movie character

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:20pm

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A candidate for the Fargo City Commission, Aaron Hill, is generating buzz with a new campaign ad that features him as the character Forrest Gump from the classic film. Hill, who currently serves on the Fargo Park Board, says he created the ad to help his campaign stand out and showcase his fun, lighthearted personality.

Why it matters

Political ads are often serious and staid, so Hill's creative and humorous approach is drawing attention to his campaign in a crowded field of candidates vying for two open city commission seats in Fargo. His unique ad strategy could help boost his name recognition and appeal to voters looking for a more engaging and authentic political figure.

The details

In the ad, Hill changes the famous line 'Run, Forrest, run!' to 'Run, Aaron, run!' as he channels the iconic character. Hill is a self-described 'big film, movie fan' and even has a Forrest Gump tattoo, so incorporating the character was a natural fit for his campaign. The other candidates running for the Fargo City Commission seats are Tony Gehrig, Anna Johnson, Scott Brekke, Chad Peterson, and Nikkie Gullickson.

  • Aaron Hill announced his city commission run in March 2026.
  • The Fargo City Commission election is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

The players

Aaron Hill

A candidate for the Fargo City Commission who currently holds a position on the Fargo Park Board. He created a quirky political ad featuring himself as the character Forrest Gump.

Forrest Gump

The iconic fictional character from the 1994 film of the same name, whom Aaron Hill portrays in his campaign ad.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a big film, movie fan and so I wanted to sort of incorporate sort of film, movie into that. I like sort of bright colors, kind of a little bit goofy, silly ultimately I always say I take my responsibilities and my roles very seriously, but I don't take myself very seriously.”

— Aaron Hill, Fargo City Commission Candidate

What’s next

The Fargo City Commission election will be held on June 9, 2026, where voters will choose two new members to the commission.

The takeaway

Aaron Hill's creative and lighthearted campaign ad featuring the Forrest Gump character is a unique approach that could help him stand out in the crowded Fargo City Commission race. His willingness to embrace a fun, authentic persona may resonate with voters looking for a more engaging political figure.