State Senator District 15 in North Dakota State Senate District 15, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Judy Estenson — Candidate for State Senator in Warwick, ND

  Judy Estenson, a Republican, is campaigning for the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 15 in the June 9, 2026 primary election. She previously served as a State Senator for District 15 from December 2022 to December 2024. Estenson, who chairs District 9 Republicans, is running for District 15 despite currently residing in District 9, a move allowed by law if she establishes residency in District 15 before the general election. This decision follows her 2024 loss in District 9 after redistricting, which she believes made the district unwinnable for a Republican. She is challenging incumbent Kent Weston in the primary.

• Kristin Kenner — Candidate for State Senator in ND

  Kristin Kenner is a Republican candidate seeking election to the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 15, in the primary election scheduled for June 9, 2026. She emphasizes her deep roots in the community, highlighting that she was born, built her career, raised her family, and fostered lifelong relationships within District 15. Kenner is motivated by a commitment to serve with integrity, hard work, honesty, respect, and dedication, stating her focus is on "the job, not the position." Her campaign appears to favor a grassroots approach, with a personal touch in engaging with voters.

• Kent Weston — Incumbent State Senator in Bismarck, ND

  Kent Weston is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing District 15 in North Dakota, running for re-election in 2026. Born in Sarles, he earned a B.A. in agricultural engineering from North Dakota State University. His background includes owning an agronomy business and farming, as well as serving on the Rock Lake and Border Central School Boards. Weston is married to Suzanne and has three children. He is a strong proponent of pro-life policies and the Second Amendment. His legislative priorities include addressing the drug addiction and mental health crisis, reforming property taxes, ensuring responsible state spending, and fostering job creation by prioritizing local interests.