State Senator District 35 in North Dakota State Senate District 35, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Sean Cleary — Incumbent State Senator in ND

  Sean Cleary is the incumbent North Dakota State Senator for District 35, representing Bismarck. A Republican, he first assumed office in December 2022 and is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary. Cleary serves on the Appropriations Committee. He is committed to building a North Dakota where families thrive, communities are safe, and everyone has a chance at a better life. His platform focuses on fighting for good-paying jobs, high-quality education, and building strong communities, guided by common-sense values.

• Dale Pittman — Investigator at State of North Dakota in Bismarck, ND

  Dale Pittman, a Democrat, is seeking election to the North Dakota State Senate for District 35 in the 2026 primary. He currently serves as an Investigator for the State of North Dakota, based in Bismarck, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice/Police Science from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Pittman has voiced concerns regarding the potential risks that AI and data centers pose for rural North Dakota. He has also highlighted the significant influence of campaign finance, referring to it as "the wall of money between voters and politicians."