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Minot Today
By the People, for the People
North Dakota Republicans Endorse Styczynski for Public Service Commission
Styczynski is one of two candidates receiving the party's endorsement at the state convention in Minot.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:14pm
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The North Dakota Republican Party's endorsement of Deven Styczynski for the Public Service Commission reflects the party's priorities in the upcoming election cycle.Minot TodayThe North Dakota Republican Party has endorsed Deven Styczynski for a six-year term on the state's Public Service Commission during their annual state convention in Minot. Styczynski is running against another Republican, Alex Balasz, who is seeking the party's endorsement for the state's lone U.S. House seat.
Why it matters
The Public Service Commission plays a crucial role in regulating utilities, energy, and other industries in North Dakota. The Republican Party's endorsement provides Styczynski with significant momentum heading into the primary election, as the party's backing often carries significant weight with voters.
The details
Deven Styczynski was endorsed by the North Dakota Republican Party for the six-year term on the Public Service Commission, a position currently held by Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, who was appointed to the role in 2022. Styczynski is one of two candidates the party is considering endorsing, with the other being Alex Balasz, who is running for the state's lone U.S. House seat against the incumbent Republican, Julie Fedorchak.
- The North Dakota Republican Party convention took place in Minot on March 28, 2026.
- Sheri Haugen-Hoffart was appointed to the Public Service Commission in 2022.
The players
Deven Styczynski
The Republican Party's endorsed candidate for a six-year term on the North Dakota Public Service Commission.
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart
The current member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission, appointed to the role in 2022.
Alex Balasz
A Republican candidate seeking the party's endorsement for North Dakota's lone U.S. House seat.
Julie Fedorchak
The incumbent Republican representative for North Dakota's lone U.S. House seat.
What’s next
The North Dakota Republican Party will continue to consider endorsements for other statewide and federal offices at their convention.
The takeaway
The endorsement of Deven Styczynski by the North Dakota Republican Party for the Public Service Commission seat signals the party's priorities in the upcoming election cycle, with a focus on maintaining control of key state-level positions.
