State Representative District 5 in North Dakota State House District 5, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Roger Brabandt — Paint Store Manager in ND

  Roger Brabandt, born December 3, 1946, in Granville, North Dakota, is a Republican politician running for the North Dakota House of Representatives District 5 in the June 9, 2026 primary election. He previously served in the same role, representing District 5, from December 2010 to November 2018. A former paint store manager, he has been endorsed by District 5 Republicans for the upcoming election. He is married to Juell and has one child. His specific policy positions for the current campaign are not detailed as he has not yet completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey.

• Kyle Erickson — disability advocate, non-profit professional, and comedian in Minot, ND

  Kyle Erickson, a Democratic candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, is running in the June 9, 2026 primary. A disability advocate, non-profit professional, and comedian, Erickson's platform aims to reduce despair and improve the lives of North Dakotans. He seeks practical, people-first leadership, focusing on solutions that truly help citizens and reflect community values. Having worked with families directly impacted by state policy, he emphasizes taking care of neighbors and addressing state challenges.

• Scott Louser — Incumbent State Representative in Minot, ND

  Scott Louser, born in Minot, North Dakota, in 1971, is the incumbent State Representative for District 5, first assuming office in December 2010. A two-time Minot State University graduate with BS and MS degrees, he is a real estate broker and owner of NextHome Legendary Properties. He has three children and previously served on the Minot Public School Board. Louser has served for 16 years, including as House assistant majority leader and chairman of the Industry, Business and Labor Committee. He currently sits on the Appropriations, Education, and Special Education Funding Committees. Seeking reelection, he notes that serving his district has been a great honor. In 2021, Louser pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence.

• Zach Raknerud — Candidate for State Representative in Minot, ND

  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.