State Representative District 37 in North Dakota State House District 37, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Susan Josephson — Candidate for State Representative in ND

  Susan Josephson is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 37. She is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for June 9, 2026, alongside Shelley Lenz. Her campaign aims to secure one of the two available seats for State Representative in her district. If elected, she would be responsible for voting on public policy matters, state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes, as part of the state's lower legislative chamber.

• Kylan Klauzer — Regulatory compliance specialist in Dickinson, ND

  Kylan Klauzer is a candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 37, in the 2026 Primary Election. A former detective for the Dickinson Police Department and currently a regulatory compliance specialist for an oil and gas midstream operator, he has resided in Dickinson since 2002. Klauzer is running to provide steady leadership and fiscal responsibility, focusing on strengthening communities and growing opportunities for families in District 37. His priorities include property tax relief, supporting North Dakota's energy and agriculture industries, advocating for improved access to behavioral and mental health resources, and smart criminal justice reform rooted in his law enforcement background. He believes in policies that protect taxpayers, support job creators, and strengthen public safety.

• Shelley Lenz — Veterinarian, Small business owner in Dickinson, ND

  Shelley Lenz is a veterinarian, small business owner, and founder of Sustainable Vets International, an international nonprofit. Based in Dickinson, North Dakota, she owns State Ave Vet Clinic and Killdeer Vet Clinic. Lenz holds a Ph.D. in pharmacology and a veterinary degree. A Democrat, she is running for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 37, in the 2026 primary. She previously ran for North Dakota Governor and served as a school board president. Her policy interests include soil and water health, economic development through public-private partnerships, infrastructure, competitive teacher pay, and health insurance access. She aims to be a pragmatic problem-solver focused on district needs.

• Vicky Steiner — Incumbent State Representative in ND

  Vicky Steiner is an incumbent Republican State Representative for North Dakota's District 37. She first assumed office on December 1, 2010, and her current term concludes in December 2026. Born in Dickinson, North Dakota, in 1956, she is seeking re-election in the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. Steiner maintains a conservative political stance, evidenced by her 76% lifetime rating from CPAC. While she has a proven record of electoral success, detailed campaign themes for her current re-election bid are not yet available as she has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.