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Jill Kringstad

Public Service Commissioner — Unexpired Term

2026 North Dakota Public Service Commissioner — Unexpired Term — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 North Dakota Public Service Commissioner — Unexpired Term — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
Public Service Commissioner — Unexpired Term · Republican · Incumbent
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North Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Certified Candidate List

Contest: Public Service Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term

Candidate: Jill Kringstad

Party: Republican

Term length: 2 years

Jurisdiction: Statewide

Mailing address: PO Box 2003

Mailing address: Bismarck ND 58502

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jillkringstad.com/

Phone: (701) 581-7340

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PO Box 2003 · Bismarck ND 58502

(701) 581-7340

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Mailing address: PO Box 2003

Mailing address: Bismarck ND 58502

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jillkringstad.com/

Phone: (701) 581-7340

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GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE

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A North Dakota native, Jill was born in Bismarck, started school in Dickinson, and graduated from Bismarck Century High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in economics from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is a licensed CPA.

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A North Dakota native, Jill was born in Bismarck, started school in Dickinson, and graduated from Bismarck Century High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in economics from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is a licensed CPA.

STRONG CONSERVATIVE VALUES

Source-published biography

Jill’s passion for public service started early—volunteering for local charities and political campaigns as a young student. She served as a Legislative Page-for-a-Day, interned in Washington, D.C., for U.S. Senator John Hoeven, and worked in the North Dakota office of Congressman Rick Berg.

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Jill’s passion for public service started early—volunteering for local charities and political campaigns as a young student. She served as a Legislative Page-for-a-Day, interned in Washington, D.C., for U.S. Senator John Hoeven, and worked in the North Dakota office of Congressman Rick Berg.

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Energy regulation and limited government

Candidate position

Jill’s passion for public service started early—volunteering for local charities and political campaigns as a young student. She served as a Legislative Page-for-a-Day, interned in Washington, D.C., for U.S. Senator John Hoeven, and worked in the North Dakota office of Congressman Rick Berg. She is committed to continuing that tradition of principled, pro-energy leadership—supporting limited government, responsible oversight, and regulatory certainty to protect North Dakota’s economy and way of life.

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Jill’s passion for public service started early—volunteering for local charities and political campaigns as a young student. She served as a Legislative Page-for-a-Day, interned in Washington, D.C., for U.S. Senator John Hoeven, and worked in the North Dakota office of Congressman Rick Berg. She is committed to continuing that tradition of principled, pro-energy leadership—supporting limited government, responsible oversight, and regulatory certainty to protect North Dakota’s economy and way of life.

Energy, environment, public lands, and utilities

Candidate position

A reliable grid starts with reliable regulation. Jill is running for the PSC to continue North Dakota’s tradition of principled, pro-energy, pro-agriculture leadership that balances the need for regulatory certainty and consistency to support the industries critical to our state and nation. She is committed to protecting the people of North Dakota while ensuring the orderly development of the energy infrastructure needed to support our economy, our communities, and our future.

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A reliable grid starts with reliable regulation. Jill is running for the PSC to continue North Dakota’s tradition of principled, pro-energy, pro-agriculture leadership that balances the need for regulatory certainty and consistency to support the industries critical to our state and nation. She is committed to protecting the people of North Dakota while ensuring the orderly development of the energy infrastructure needed to support our economy, our communities, and our future.

Energy, environment, public lands, and utilities

Candidate position

Affordable, reliable, dispatchable energy that supports families, farms, and businesses.

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Affordable, reliable, dispatchable energy that supports families, farms, and businesses.

Energy, environment, public lands, and utilities

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Fair markets and transparent regulation that send the right signals to utilities and developers.

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Fair markets and transparent regulation that send the right signals to utilities and developers.

Energy, environment, public lands, and utilities

Candidate position

Stronger regional leadership to ensure North Dakota has influence in grid and infrastructure decisions.

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Stronger regional leadership to ensure North Dakota has influence in grid and infrastructure decisions.

Energy, environment, public lands, and utilities

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Accountability and oversight that protects consumers and fosters innovation.

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Accountability and oversight that protects consumers and fosters innovation.

Energy, environment, public lands, and utilities

Candidate position

Consumer protection through accurate utility billing, fair rates, and oversight of critical infrastructure.

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Consumer protection through accurate utility billing, fair rates, and oversight of critical infrastructure.

STRONGER FUTURE.

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Goal / Priority

North Dakota plays a critical role in America’s energy security. Jill is committed to keeping North Dakota's energy strong, independent, and secure and will fight for:

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North Dakota plays a critical role in America’s energy security. Jill is committed to keeping North Dakota's energy strong, independent, and secure and will fight for:

-CONGRESSWOMAN JULIE FEDORCHAK

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Belief

"Jill is a conservative leader who will fight to protect North Dakota families from rising electricity rates. She is a champion for our energy industry and understands the importance of protecting property rights."

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"Jill is a conservative leader who will fight to protect North Dakota families from rising electricity rates. She is a champion for our energy industry and understands the importance of protecting property rights."

STRONGER FUTURE.

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Belief

Support a strong ag and energy future for North Dakota by contributing to Jill Kringstad for ND today.

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Support a strong ag and energy future for North Dakota by contributing to Jill Kringstad for ND today.

Affordable, Reliable, Dispatchable Energy

Candidate position
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Prioritizes energy that is affordable, reliable, and dispatchable for North Dakota families, farms, and businesses.

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Affordable, Reliable, Dispatchable Energy

Consumer Protection in Utility Regulation

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Supports accurate utility billing, fair rates, and oversight of critical utility infrastructure.

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Consumer Protection in Utility Regulation

Fair Markets and Transparent Regulation

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Supports transparent regulation and market rules intended to provide clear signals to utilities and developers.

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Fair Markets and Transparent Regulation

Stronger Regional Grid Leadership

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Prioritizes a strong North Dakota role in regional grid and infrastructure decisions.

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Stronger Regional Grid Leadership

Accountability, Oversight, and Landowner Balance

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Supports regulatory accountability and infrastructure oversight while balancing development needs with landowner rights.

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Accountability, Oversight, and Landowner Balance

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 North Dakota certified general-election candidate record — Jill Kringstad

    North Dakota Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Jill Kringstad — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Jill Kringstad campaign

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    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Jill Kringstad — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Jill Kringstad campaign

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  4. GOVERNMENT_CURRENT_OFFICE_IDENTITY

    Jill Kringstad — current North Dakota public office

    North Dakota Public Service Commission

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  5. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Jill Kringstad — North Dakota campaign-finance disclosure search

    North Dakota Secretary of State

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