State Senator District 25 in North Dakota State Senate District 25, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Bob Heitkamp — Executive Director of Marketplace for Kids in ND

  Bob Heitkamp, a longtime North Dakota resident, is a business owner and nonprofit leader running for the North Dakota State Senate in District 25. He serves as the executive director of Marketplace for Kids and has decades of experience across retail, hospitality, construction, and product development, alongside community service as a volunteer firefighter and church leader. Heitkamp's campaign focuses on local priorities and rural community development, emphasizing policies that support small businesses, agriculture, and a strong local workforce. He advocates for fair investment in infrastructure, including roads, broadband, and rural healthcare, and believes in strengthening schools through workforce development, job training, and child care support. Heitkamp aims to bring a business mindset to Bismarck to expand economic prosperity and create opportunities for the next generation.

• Larry Luick — Incumbent State Senator in ND

  Larry Luick is an incumbent North Dakota State Senator representing District 25. A Republican, he first assumed office in 2010 and is seeking re-election in the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. Before his legislative career, Luick had a background as a farmer and holds an AAS in Construction and Diesel Mechanics. He has served on the NDSCS Board and Red River Human Services, and has been actively involved in national legislative organizations, including as Vice Chairman of the NCSL Ag Task Force and Chairman of NCSL Natural Resources. His current term concludes in December 2026.