North Dakota GOP Endorses Veteran Alex Balazs for U.S. House

Balazs receives party endorsement, setting up primary challenge against incumbent Congresswoman Fedorchak

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:18am

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A dynamic, abstract painting of a politician's silhouette repeated in overlapping, fractured geometric shapes in deep red, navy blue, and gold, conveying a sense of motion and political tension.The North Dakota GOP's endorsement of political outsider Alex Balazs sets the stage for a heated primary battle against the party establishment's preferred incumbent.Minot Today

The North Dakota Republican Party has formally endorsed veteran Alex Balazs as their candidate for the state's at-large U.S. House seat, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak. Balazs received a standing ovation during his speech, criticizing Fedorchak for not attending the convention and vowing to engage directly with voters across the state ahead of the June 9 primary.

Why it matters

This endorsement battle highlights the ongoing divisions within the North Dakota GOP, as the party establishment backs Balazs while the incumbent Fedorchak has the support of former President Trump. The outcome of this primary could shape the direction of the state's Republican politics heading into the November general election.

The details

With incumbent Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak absent from the state GOP convention, delegates formally endorsed veteran Alex Balazs as their candidate for the at-large U.S. House seat. Balazs received a standing ovation during his speech, criticizing Fedorchak for not attending the event and vowing to host meetings across North Dakota to directly engage with voters ahead of the June 9 primary.

  • The North Dakota Republican Party endorsed Balazs on March 30, 2026.
  • The primary election between Balazs and Fedorchak is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

The players

Alex Balazs

A veteran who has received the North Dakota Republican Party's endorsement for the state's at-large U.S. House seat, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak.

Julie Fedorchak

The incumbent Congresswoman for North Dakota's at-large U.S. House seat, who has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump but did not attend the state GOP convention where Balazs received the party's endorsement.

Tom Tracy

A North Dakota Republican who nominated Balazs for the party's endorsement.

Cindy Balazs

The wife of Alex Balazs, who gave a speech supporting her husband's endorsement by the North Dakota GOP.

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What they’re saying

“Do more of what's right. I can't tell you how important leadership is. People need to see you talking to them. I don't know if you've ever run for anything in the past, but you can't be hiding from anybody. You've got to engage in it.”

— Alex Balazs, Endorsed Candidate for U.S. House

“The leader of our party, President Donald Trump, has given me his 'complete and total endorsement.' Working with him, I have helped reduce North Dakotans' tax burden, secure our border, reduce regulatory burdens across industries and improve safety in our state and nation. I look forward to sharing these results with North Dakotans and earning their support in the June 9 primary and the November election.”

— Julie Fedorchak, Incumbent Congresswoman

What’s next

Balazs said he would reach out to those who distanced themselves from the convention and try to bring them back, while Fedorchak will continue campaigning on her record and Trump's endorsement ahead of the June 9 primary.

The takeaway

This endorsement battle highlights the ongoing divisions within the North Dakota GOP, as the party establishment backs the challenger Balazs while the incumbent Fedorchak has the support of former President Trump. The outcome of this primary could shape the direction of the state's Republican politics heading into the November general election.