Zach Raknerud

Zach Raknerud is a candidate for State Representative District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in North Dakota State House District 5, North Dakota.

Candidate for State Representative in Minot, ND

Also running: Roger Brabandt, Kyle Erickson, Scott Louser.

Zach Raknerud, originally from Fargo, North Dakota, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in 2016. With professional experience in retail executive management, he is now a Democratic candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 5. Raknerud advocates for progressive, populist policies aimed at benefiting working people. He has expressed strong concerns about proposals to use public funds for non-public school tuition, emphasizing the critical importance of supporting North Dakota's public education system, particularly in rural areas, and protecting limited state resources.