Rep. Conmy to remain on primary ballot after her death, DEM-NPL cannot place name on June ballot
The party will run a write-in candidate in the primary, and that candidate must win at least 10% to secure the Democratic endorsement.
- Following State Representative Liz Conmy's death in a weekend plane crash, North Dakota Democratic-NPL leaders are seeking a write-in candidate for the June 9 primary. Conmy's name remains on the ballot because the withdrawal deadline has passed.
- Under current law, the Democratic-NPL has 21 days to appoint a successor once notified of the vacancy. If the party fails to act, the Republican-controlled Legislative Management Committee holds authority to make the appointment.
- Appointing a replacement creates a dilemma because partial terms count against the eight-year chamber limit, potentially burning four years of eligibility. Voters will decide on Measure 1 in November, which would exempt such appointments from these strict term caps.
- Party leaders plan to announce a candidate in the coming days who must secure at least 10% of the vote to earn the Democratic endorsement for the November general election. The party may run an independent candidate if this effort fails.
- Neighbors remember Conmy, a champion of women's rights, for her warmth and kindness. North Dakota Democratic-NPL leader Adam Goldwyn, her eight-year neighbor, said her energy 'lit up the room' and defined her beyond politics.
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North Dakota primary election to proceed with State Rep. Liz Conmy’s name on ballot
By: Ethan Kramer BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) – State Rep. Liz Conmy will remain on the June 9 primary ballot following her death in a plane crash, and the District 11 Democratic-NPL Party cannot place a new candidate on the ballot, North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe said. Conmy was killed Saturday when a small plane crashed and caught fire near Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Her partner, the pilot Joe Cass, also die…
North Dakota Democrats plan write-in candidate to replace Conmy
FARGO — The North Dakota Democratic-NPL now has to see who will be filling Liz Conmy's seat after she died in a plane crash. Conmy was seeking a second term in District 11, which covers central and south Fargo. Adam Goldwyn, the chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, said since the date to withdraw from the ballot has passed, Conmy's name will stay on the June 9 primary ballot. The party will run a write-in candidate for the primary. The can…
Rep. Conmy to remain on primary ballot after her death, DEM-NPL cannot place name on June ballot
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Rep. Liz Conmy will remain on the primary ballot in June and the District 11 Dem-NPL cannot place a new candidate on the ballot. That’s according to North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe. He says the removal of a candidate’s name after the withdrawal period passes is not allowable under statute. The ballot withdrawal date was April 8. A candidate may mount a certified write-in campaign and submit proper paperwork t…
Grand Forks Herald
Port: Term limits amendment complicates the process of replacing Rep. Liz Conmy
MINOT — The passing of Rep. Liz Conmy over the weekend was a real gut-punch. It has elicited a flood of sincere grief and praise from her friends and colleagues. She was one of the good ones. Hers is now the third death we've seen among sitting state lawmakers since the beginning of 2025. Rep. Josh Christy passed away that year in February, amid the state's regular legislative session, and Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck passed a few months later in M…
North Dakota Rep. Liz Conmy Dies in Plane Crash
North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy and a pilot were killed Saturday when their small plane crashed and burst into flames in a suburban Minneapolis park, seconds after lifting off from Crystal Airport. Conmy was 67 and a mother of four. The Beech F33A went down around 11:51 a.m. in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Fox News reported. Emergency crews found the aircraft engulfed in fire. There were no survivors. Metropolitan Airports Commission spokesperson…
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