Vern Thompson

Vern Thompson is a candidate for Agriculture Commissioner North Dakota Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, North Dakota.

Independent trucker in Fargo, ND

Also running: Doug Goehring.

Vern Thompson, a former North Dakota state lawmaker and independent trucker from Fargo, is a Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner. With past service in both the House and Senate, including as Minority Caucus Leader, Thompson is also a former farmer who experienced the 1980s farm crisis. He is campaigning to address the current agricultural crisis, advocating for policies that keep land with family farmers over corporations and out-of-state investors. He pledges transparency on the Industrial Commission, to fight corruption, support a fully funded Permanent Farm Bill, and implement mandatory Country of Origin Labeling to protect North Dakota's vital agricultural sector and rural communities. He believes this role allows him to make a significant impact on the state.