State Senator District 45 in North Dakota State Senate District 45, North Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Dan Mitchell — Candidate for State Senator in ND

  Dan Mitchell is a Democratic Party candidate running for election to the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 45. He is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on June 9, 2026, seeking to advance to the general election on November 3, 2026. Mitchell is campaigning for a seat currently held by an incumbent Republican. His candidacy offers voters in District 45 a choice for their representation in the state's legislative assembly.

• Ronald Sorvaag — Incumbent State Senator in ND

  Ronald Sorvaag is an incumbent Republican member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 45. He first assumed office in 2010 and is currently seeking re-election in the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. Sorvaag earned a B.A. in Sociology from Concordia College. He is married to Carla and they have two children. He has also served as Interim President Pro Tempore from 2023-2024.