Trygve Hammer

Trygve Hammer is a candidate for Representative in Congress North Dakota Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, North Dakota.

Train conductor in Minot, ND

Also running: Alex Balazs, Julie Fedorchak.

Trygve Hammer is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and North Dakota native running for the U.S. House in 2026, representing the At-Large Congressional District. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, he served in the Marine Corps Reserve for two decades, including deployment to Iraq and as a military attaché. His diverse career spans airline piloting, defense contracting, teaching, and working in the oil field and as a train conductor. This is his second U.S. House bid, endorsed by the North Dakota Democratic-NPL party. Hammer prioritizes a strong North Dakota voice in Congress, focusing on local concerns like affordable housing and healthcare. He advocates for congressional oversight on executive power, including requiring authorization for military actions.