Fedorchak Wins Reelection to U.S. House
Republican Julie Fedorchak retains North Dakota's at-large congressional seat after defeating three challengers in the general election.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Representative Julie Fedorchak won reelection to North Dakota's at-large U.S. House seat, receiving 60% of the vote as of 9 p.m. She defeated Democrat Trygve Hammer and independents Helene Neville and Charles Tuttle.
Why it matters
The result keeps the at-large House seat in Republican hands for North Dakota voters. Fedorchak, first elected in 2024, now holds the seat previously held by Kelly Armstrong, who ran successfully for governor.
Fedorchak held roughly 60% of the vote in the count reported as of 9 p.m. on election night. Final certified totals and the exact vote margins were not available in the reporting.
The players
Julie Fedorchak
Julie Fedorchak is a Republican who has represented North Dakota's at-large seat in the U.S. House since 2024 and previously served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner.
Trygve Hammer
Trygve Hammer is a Democrat and Marine veteran who challenged Fedorchak in both 2024 and this year's general election.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, who endorsed Fedorchak for reelection in 2025.
The details
Fedorchak defeated Democrat Trygve Hammer, a Marine veteran who also challenged her in 2024, along with independents Helene Neville and Charles Tuttle. She previously served as North Dakota Public Service Commissioner and received an endorsement from President Donald Trump in 2025.
Timeline
2024: Fedorchak first elected to the U.S. House; Hammer challenged her
2025: President Donald Trump endorsed Fedorchak for reelection
November 4, 2026: Fedorchak reelected, with results reported as of 9 p.m.
Political Context
Fedorchak's reelection continues the Republican hold on North Dakota's at-large seat that began with her 2024 win after Kelly Armstrong left for the governor's race. The contest followed her earlier 2024 race against Hammer, meaning the same challenger faced her again.
North Dakota voters have a returning representative in the U.S. House for the next term, so constituent services and federal policy positions will continue with the same office holder. The seat's continuity means no change in the state's at-large representation at the federal level.
The takeaway
Continuity in the at-large House seat means North Dakota residents keep the same federal representative as the state's congressional delegation takes shape. Readers tracking the race can follow the final certified counts once election officials release them.
Further reading
For more on how North Dakota's congressional races are decided, see Elections coverage.
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