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2026 North Dakota Public Service Commissioner — General Election · November 3, 2026
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North Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Certified Candidate List
Contest: Public Service Commissioner
Candidate: John M Pederson
Party: Democratic-NPL
Term length: 6 years
Jurisdiction: Statewide
Mailing address: 235 2nd Ave NW
Mailing address: Mayville ND 58257-1130
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://demnpl.com/pederson4psc/
Phone: (701) 786-2609
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235 2nd Ave NW · Mayville ND 58257-1130
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Mailing address: 235 2nd Ave NW
Mailing address: Mayville ND 58257-1130
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://demnpl.com/pederson4psc/
Phone: (701) 786-2609
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