U.S. House · ND-AL · Democratic candidate · 2026

Trygve Hammer

Democratic candidate for North Dakota's at-large U.S. House seat

A Marine veteran, former rural science teacher and oilfield worker, Hammer is running for Congress on retirement security and rural communities.

DistrictND-AL

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Trygve stands.

Campaign position

Supports lowering the burden of health and insurance costs so families can afford care alongside rent and food

Campaign position

Supports having profitable corporations and the ultrawealthy pay a larger share of taxes instead of leaving workers with the burden

Campaign position

Opposes raising the retirement age and supports protecting seniors’ Social Security benefits

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Supports rural public schools as community anchors and opposes policies that undermine them

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Supports Congress asserting its tariff authority and rebuilding export markets for agricultural producers

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Supports tribal jurisdiction over recovered Native lands and voting protections that recognize tribal IDs and expand polling access

Record and background

Retired 2010
Experience
Marine Corps officer
Served as a helicopter pilot and deployed to Iraq; retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a major.
After returning in 2016
Experience
Rural science teacher
Taught science to students in grades seven through twelve.
2026
Accomplishment
Democratic nominee
Advanced to North Dakota’s general election for the at-large House seat.

Experience
Bakken oilfield worker
Worked as a roughneck on oil rigs.
Experience
Freight rail conductor
Worked as a freight rail conductor.
Experience
Job Corps counselor
Worked with young people starting their careers in Minot.

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