Drew Wrigley

Wrigley's top criminal-justice priority is 'truth in sentencing' - requiring convicted offenders to actually serve a meaningful portion of the prison terms judges impose. He argues North Dakota's corrections system currently releases many violent offenders, drug traffickers and sex offenders well before their court-ordered sentences, and emphasizes he is not seeking mandatory minimums.

“We are not pushing any mandatory minimum sentences or extension of sentences in North Dakota. What we are pushing is the idea of truth in sentencing.”

wdayradionow.com·As of July 2026

Wrigley says he worked to change North Dakota laws to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in state elections.

“worked on changing laws to ensure only U.S. citizens are voting in North Dakota”

grandforksherald.com·As of February 2026

Wrigley identifies transparency as one of his main priorities, citing his office's aggressive, fearless pursuit of the investigation into then-Sen. Ray Holmberg - conducted 'without fear, without favor' - and says voters can expect the same transparency, accountability and willingness to speak with the public if he is re-elected.

“the public was well served by knowing that their attorney general's office conducts its work without fear, without favor, but in compliance with the law and societal norms”

grandforksherald.com·As of February 2026

Wrigley issued a Cease & Desist Order against the Prairie Abortion Fund, alleging it violated North Dakota's Consumer Fraud Law by promoting and facilitating the unlawful sale of unapproved, misbranded abortion pills without a prescription, and arguing such sales 'take doctors out of the equation.'

“These actions pose a significant health risk to pregnant women and facilitate the violation of North Dakota's healthcare requirements, in part, by taking doctors out of the equation.”

attorneygeneral.nd.gov·As of January 2026