State Representative District 33 in North Dakota State House District 33, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Jesus Albry Aguirre — Distinctive Builders employee in Mandan, ND

  Jesus Albry Aguirre is a Republican candidate vying for a seat in the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 33. He is scheduled to compete in the Republican primary election on June 9, 2026. Aguirre earned an associate degree from Bismarck State College in 2025. His professional background includes experience as an administrator and an internship with Senator Roger Marshall. He is also currently employed at Distinctive Builders and is based in Mandan, North Dakota. While his specific policy positions are not detailed in available information, his campaign focuses on the upcoming primary.

• Kimball Banks — Retired federal executive in ND

  Kimball Banks, a Morton County resident, is a retired federal executive with over two decades of service, including key roles with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Reclamation, focusing on infrastructure development and resource management. Holding a Bachelor of Arts, Master's, and PhD in anthropology, he was also recognized as the 1998 Federal Civil Servant of the Year. Motivated by a commitment to hard work and accountability, he is seeking the Democratic-NPL Party's endorsement for the North Dakota House of Representatives to address issues such as state-funded school meals, affordable housing, daycare, and equitable tax policies, opposing a focus on book bans.

• Mike Heger — President of BNI Energy and BNI Coal in Underwood, ND

  Mike Heger is a lifelong North Dakotan, engineer, energy executive, and community leader running to represent District 33 in the North Dakota House of Representatives. Raised on a family farm near Underwood, he grew up immersed in the state's agriculture and energy industries. A civil engineering graduate, Heger has spent nearly 30 years in the mining and energy sector, currently serving as President of BNI Energy and BNI Coal. He is committed to supporting North Dakota's agricultural products, strengthening rural schools, responsibly developing natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas, addressing workforce shortages, and reducing property taxes to encourage families in rural North Dakota.

• Stacie Kruckenberg — Former small business owner in Hazen, ND

  Stacie Kruckenberg is a Democratic-NPL candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 33, in the 2026 election. A lifelong North Dakotan and Hazen resident since 1984, her family has deep ties to the district, with her father previously holding the same seat. Kruckenberg was the sole proprietor of Pretty Petals Flower Shop in Hazen for over two decades until 2020. She is a dedicated community volunteer, leading the Hazen Art and Craft Association and chairing the Hazen Holiday Bazaar for 35 years. She is running to represent working families and everyday North Dakotans, focusing on the Legacy Fund, school lunches, protecting farmland and water rights, state parks, and opposing corporate farming and AI data center overreach. She is married with two adult sons.

• Anna S (garrett) Novak — Incumbent State Representative in ND

  Anna Novak, a Republican, currently serves as a North Dakota State Representative for District 33 since December 2022 and is running for re-election. She prioritizes affordable, reliable energy, including lignite job protection and grid strengthening, and supports pro-business policies to expand the local tax base. Novak advocates for protecting landowner rights and ensuring local input in development. She is a strong proponent of pro-life initiatives, actively supporting legislation and resources. Additionally, she champions civics education, sponsoring a bill for daily Pledge of Allegiance opportunities. She holds leadership roles including Vice Chair of the House Energy & Natural Resources Committee.

• Bill Tveit — Incumbent State Representative in Hazen, ND

  Bill Tveit is an incumbent Republican State Representative for North Dakota House District 33. He first assumed office on December 1, 2018, and his current term concludes on December 1, 2026. Tveit, who resides in Hazen, officially announced his intent to seek re-election on January 14, 2026. He is currently a candidate in the Republican primary for the same district, scheduled for June 9, 2026.