State Representative District 19 in North Dakota State House District 19, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Karen A Anderson — Incumbent State Representative in ND

  Karen A. Anderson is an American politician currently serving as a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives for District 19. She first assumed office in 2022. Prior to her legislative role, she served as a Walsh County commissioner and is currently the Vice President of the North Dakota County Commissioners Association. Professionally, she is a retired farmer and a licensed hairdresser. As a state representative, she serves on the Human Services and Transportation Committees. Anderson is also affiliated with community organizations such as Concerned Women for America of ND and the Walsh County Veterans Memorial Foundation. She is seeking re-election for the North Dakota House of Representatives in the 2026 Primary Election.

• Jolene L Hermanson — Candidate for State Representative in ND

  Jolene L. Hermanson is a Democratic-NPL candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 19. She is seeking election to one of two seats available in the district. Hermanson is on the ballot for the Democratic-NPL primary election scheduled for June 9, 2026, where she is running alongside Lynnell Popowski. The general election for this position will occur on November 3, 2026.

• David Monson — Incumbent State Representative in Osnabrock, ND

  David Monson, born July 30, 1950, is an incumbent Republican State Representative for North Dakota's District 19. A self-employed farmer, retired school administrator, and former insurance agent/owner, Monson was first elected to the State House in 1992, representing District 10 before serving District 19 since 2022. He previously held leadership roles as Speaker and Assistant Majority Leader of the House. An alumnus of North Dakota State University, he also served on the Osnabrock School Board. Monson is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, aiming to continue his decades of public service.

• Lynnell Popowski — Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 19 in ND

  Lynnell Popowski is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the North Dakota House of Representatives for District 19 in the 2026 Primary Election. She has previously pursued this same legislative seat, having been a candidate in the 2022 General Election. Public records do not detail her professional background, educational history, or specific policy positions.