State Representative District 13 in North Dakota State House District 13, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Russell Bubach — District Chair, North Dakota Republican Party in ND

  Russell Bubach is a Republican Party candidate seeking election to the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 13 in the 2026 election cycle. He will appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. Bubach currently serves as the District Chair for District 13 within the North Dakota Republican Party. He is running in a primary race that includes two incumbents, Jim Jonas and Austen Schauer, as well as Everett Duckworth. Specific campaign themes or policy positions for Bubach are not yet publicly available, as he has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

• Everett Duckworth — Candidate for State Representative in West Fargo, ND

  Everett Duckworth is a Republican candidate running for election to the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 13. He is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for June 9, 2026. Duckworth is among four Republican candidates, which include two incumbents, seeking to represent this district. He has announced his candidacy to represent West Fargo in the Legislature.

• Maggi Gadaire — Candidate for State Representative in ND

  Maggi Gadaire is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 13. She is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on June 9, 2026. Gadaire is one of two Democratic candidates vying for two seats in District 13's primary, running alongside Brenda Gillund. Republicans Jim Jonas, Austen Schauer, Russell Bubach, and Everett Duckworth are also running in a separate primary for the same district. The general election for this position is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

• Brenda Jo Gillund — Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives in Grand Forks, ND

  Brenda Jo Gillund is a Democratic candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives, District 13, campaigning to "do good things for good people." A University of North Dakota alumna (1992, 1997), Gillund has a strong background in healthcare and education. She served as an Instructor at the College of Nursing, focusing on professional development and leadership, and as an Oncology Resource Nurse at Altru Health System for over a decade. In this role, she engaged and educated patients and the community on cancer care. Her career reflects a deep commitment to healthcare and community engagement in North Dakota.

• Jim Jonas — Incumbent State Representative in West Fargo, ND

  Jim Jonas is an incumbent Republican State Representative for North Dakota's District 13, having assumed office in December 2022. A retired West Fargo High School teacher and coach, Jonas previously served on the West Fargo Public School Board. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, advocating for common-sense, pragmatic, and thoughtful decisions to best serve the community, particularly West Fargo.

• Austen Schauer — Incumbent North Dakota State Representative in West Fargo, ND

  Austen Schauer is an incumbent Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 13, a position he has held since December 2018. A resident of West Fargo, he is seeking re-election in 2026. His campaign emphasizes strong conservative values, fiscal responsibility, and delivering results for families by ensuring government listens to its people. Schauer has a diverse professional background, including a career in news broadcasting, fundraising, and recruiting. He is particularly recognized for his dedicated advocacy for veterans, notably leading a successful fundraiser for the Fisher House of North Dakota. He holds degrees from Dickinson State College and the University of North Dakota. Schauer is married to Angela Tracy, and they have three children.