After Losing U.S. House Endorsement, Thompson Announces Run for Ag Commissioner

After losing US House endorsement, Vern Thompson gets Democratic nod for North Dakota ag commissioner

Thompson is seeking a seat that has long been held by Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring, a Republican.

After losing U.S. House endorsement, Thompson announces run for Ag Commissioner

BISMARCK, N.D. – A North Dakota Democrat announces a challenge against North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. Vern Thompson announced Friday that he’s seeking the Democratic nomination in June. “I’m here to give a reality check. No sugarcoating. No political spin. Just the truth about costs, markets, ownership, and the Industrial Commission. North Dakota farmers and ranchers are facing the biggest farm crisis in 40 years,” he said.…

Thompson ready to tackle Farm Crisis as North Dakota Ag Commissioner - Dem-NPL Party Democrats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2026 FARGO, ND – Former state lawmaker Vern Thompson announced today that he’s running for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner. Thompson has already been endorsed by the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Committee. Thompson said, “I’m here to give a reality check. No sugarcoating. No political spin. Just the truth about costs, markets, ownership, and the Industrial Commission. North Dakota farmers and ranch…