State Senator District 17 in North Dakota State Senate District 17, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Katie Benton — Candidate for State Senator in ND

  Katie Benton is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 17. She is slated to appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary election, which is scheduled for June 9, 2026. While she has officially filed her candidacy, details regarding her specific campaign themes, policy positions, and personal background are not yet publicly available. She has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, and her campaign finance information has not yet been published.

• Jonathan Sickler — Incumbent State Senator in Grand Forks, ND

  Jonathan Sickler, a Republican from Grand Forks, is an incumbent member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 17 since 2022. A lawyer by profession and chief legal officer at a Grand Forks firm, he holds degrees from UND and Harvard Law. Sickler is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, with his current term ending in December 2026. He focuses on policies that diversify the economy, enhance quality of life, and responsibly use state resources. He has chaired the Higher Education Institutions Committee and worked to ensure affordable higher education, also sponsoring legislation to improve justice systems. He and his wife have three children.