North Dakota GOP Gathers for Pivotal Convention in Minot

Party leaders to make crucial endorsements and chart path forward ahead of 2024 elections.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:24am

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The North Dakota Republican Party is set to hold its annual state convention this weekend in Minot, where party leaders will make key endorsements for statewide and federal races, as well as discuss the GOP's strategy and priorities moving into the 2024 election cycle.

Why it matters

As one of the reddest states in the country, the North Dakota GOP convention carries significant weight in shaping the party's agenda and candidate slate for the upcoming elections. The decisions made this weekend in Minot could have major implications for the balance of power in the state and at the national level.

The details

The two-day convention will feature speeches from prominent Republican figures, policy discussions, and the all-important endorsement votes. Top of the agenda will be the party's picks for governor, U.S. Senate, and the state's lone congressional seat. Delegates will also weigh in on the party's platform and messaging heading into the 2024 campaign season.

  • The North Dakota GOP convention will take place on March 29-30, 2026 in Minot.
  • Endorsement votes for statewide and federal races are scheduled for Saturday, March 29.

The players

North Dakota Republican Party

The state's GOP organization, which holds significant sway in one of the nation's most conservative states.

Minot

The host city for the 2026 North Dakota GOP convention, located in the central part of the state.

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What they’re saying

“This convention will be a critical moment for our party as we chart the course forward. North Dakota Republicans are eager to unite behind strong, principled candidates who will fight for our values.”

— Levi Bachmeier, North Dakota GOP Chairman

What’s next

The endorsed GOP candidates will go on to represent the party in the 2024 North Dakota statewide and federal elections.

The takeaway

The North Dakota GOP convention in Minot will be a pivotal event that shapes the party's direction and candidate slate for the crucial 2024 election cycle, with major implications for the balance of power in the state and nationally.