Democratic state Sen. Merrill Piepkorn, of Fargo, announces his gubernatorial campaign on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library in Bismarck, North Dakota. North Dakota's Democratic-NPL Party holds its state convention from Friday to Sunday, April 5-7, in Fargo, North Dakota. (Photo/Jack Dura)
North Dakota Republican Party Chairwoman Sandi Sanford speaks with reporters during the party's presidential caucus on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota. The dominant North Dakota GOP holds its state convention Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, in Fargo, North Dakota. (Photo/Jack Dura)