Connie Osowski announces bid for state House

Republican Connie Osowski, wife of incumbent Rep. Doug Osowski, is running in North Dakota's District 42

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:54pm

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Connie Osowski, a Grand Forks Realtor, has announced her plans to run in the June primary for a seat in the North Dakota House of Representatives. A Republican, she is the wife of incumbent Rep. Doug Osowski and is running in District 42, which includes far western Grand Forks, on the west side of I-29, along with a strip of land that reaches to Grand Forks Air Force Base.

Why it matters

Osowski's announcement adds another Republican candidate to the race for North Dakota's District 42 House seat. Her background as a Realtor and involvement in local organizations could appeal to voters looking for a candidate with experience serving the community.

The details

In her announcement, Osowski said she is "ready to join her husband, Rep. Doug Osowski, in Bismarck to add her voice to the other legislators who are trying to make North Dakota government more efficient, and more accountable to the people who are paying the bills — the North Dakota taxpayers." She pledged to stand by law enforcement, support military and veterans, be a voice for property tax relief, and promote family values.

  • Connie Osowski announced her plans to run in the June primary on April 7, 2026.

The players

Connie Osowski

A Republican and the wife of incumbent Rep. Doug Osowski, Connie Osowski is a Grand Forks Realtor running for a seat in the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 42.

Doug Osowski

The incumbent Republican representative for North Dakota's District 42, and Connie Osowski's husband.

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What they’re saying

“Connie is ready to join her husband, Rep. Doug Osowski, in Bismarck to add her voice to the other legislators who are trying to make North Dakota government more efficient, and more accountable to the people who are paying the bills — the North Dakota taxpayers.”

— Connie Osowski, Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives

“I want to hear what people are thinking. It's our government, not a money pit for the elite.”

— Connie Osowski, Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives

What’s next

Connie Osowski will face off against other Republican candidates in the June primary election for North Dakota's District 42 House seat.

The takeaway

Connie Osowski's entry into the race for North Dakota's District 42 House seat adds another Republican voice to the campaign. Her background as a Realtor and community involvement could resonate with voters, but she will need to distinguish herself from her husband, the incumbent, to win the seat.