Doug Burgum not seeking re-election 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced this morning that he will not be seeking a third term as governor of North Dakota highlighting the progress made during his two terms in office. 

In the announcement Burgum said “We’ve made incredible progress these past seven years, from record tax relief and historic investments in infrastructure, education and other priorities, to guiding our state through historic challenges including drought, flooding, the DAPL protests and a global pandemic. We’ve diversified our economy and grown our agriculture and energy industries, revitalized Main Streets and supported healthy, vibrant communities, reinvented government to be more efficient and effective, improved state-tribal relations and helped eliminate the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction while inspiring people to seek recovery,”

Burgum’s term will end on December 14, 2024, and It is unknown what Burgums plans are post governorship. Former President Donald Trump has expressed interest in having Burgum as a part of his cabinet after his Iowa Caucus victory saying he would like Burgum to be a “very important piece of his administration.” 

Burgum did endorse Trump for President in Iowa, but he did not say if he would accept a cabinet position if offered.