State Senator District 11 in North Dakota State Senate District 11, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Tim Mathern — Incumbent North Dakota State Senator in Fargo, ND

  Tim Mathern is the longest-serving Democratic State Senator for North Dakota's District 11, first elected in 1986. Representing parts of Fargo, he is seeking reelection in 2026, emphasizing the need for experienced leadership focused on results, not noise. Mathern aims to address healthcare costs, property taxes, and homelessness if reelected. Born in Edgeley, North Dakota, he holds degrees from NDSU, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and Harvard, and has previously run for Governor and State Treasurer. He has served on various key Senate committees, including Appropriations and Health Care, and has held leadership roles as Assistant Majority and Minority Leader.

• Christine O'Riley — Candidate for State Senator in Fargo, ND

  Christine O'Riley is a candidate for North Dakota State Senate District 11 in the 2026 primary election. A veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 2003, she and her family returned to North Dakota, the home of her ancestors. She is running to protect and strengthen the state's quality of life. Her platform focuses on taxpayer relief through measures like abolishing or significantly containing property taxes and examining state income taxes. O'Riley also advocates for protecting life from conception to natural death, maintaining safe streets, ensuring legislative guardrails against waste, and exploring quality education options. She has pledged support for congressional term limits.