State Representative District 9 in North Dakota State House District 9, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Collette Brown — Incumbent State Representative in Warwick, ND

  Collette Brown is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for North Dakota's District 9, first elected to the House in 2025 (assumed office December 1, 2024). She is running for re-election in the 2026 primary. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance Management from Mayville State University. Her professional background includes working as an Executive Director. She resides in Warwick with her life partner, Jason Thompson, and their three children. As a legislator, she serves on several committees including Education, Tribal and State Relations, Government and Veterans Affairs, Industry, Business and Labor, and the Human Trafficking Commission.

• Duane Poitra — Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives - District 9 in ND

  Duane Poitra is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 9. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary, which is set to occur on June 9, 2026. In this primary contest, Poitra is running for one of two available seats in District 9, alongside incumbent Collette Brown. His campaign is part of the larger 2026 North Dakota House of Representatives election cycle, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. No specific policy positions or professional background beyond his current candidacy are detailed in the available information.