Julie Fedorchak

politician

Julie Fedorchak (née Liffrig; born 1968) is an American politician who is the member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives for North Dakota's at-large congressional district. She is a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission since 2012.[2] She was appointed to the commission by Governor Jack Dalrymple.[3] She won re-election to that position three times.[4][5]

Julie Fedorchak
Fedorchak in 2023
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Dakota's at-large district
Assuming office
January 3, 2025
SucceedingKelly Armstrong
Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission
Assumed office
December 31, 2012
GovernorJack Dalrymple
Doug Burgum
Preceded byKevin Cramer
Personal details
Born
Julie Ann Liffrig[1]

1968 (age 55–56)
Williston, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Michael Fedorchak
Children3
EducationUniversity of North Dakota (BA)
Websitejulie4nd.com

U.S. House of Representatives

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In February of 2024, Fedorchak announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in the 2024 election.[6][7] She ran under the focus of abortion, energy, and agriculture as issues she would focus on as a representative.[8]

Fedorchak's campaign was supported by U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Doug Burgum, and former President Donald Trump.[9][10] In June 2024, Fedorchak won the Republican nomination with 46% of the vote.[11] She would win the election in November 2024.

Personal life

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Fedorchak was born in Williston, North Dakota in 1968.[12] She graduated from the University of North Dakota.[13]

Fedorchak is married to Michael Fedorchak and they have three children.[13]

References

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  1. "About Julie Fedorchak for US Congress".
  2. "Commissioner Julie Fedorchak". Public Service Commission, North Dakota. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  3. Smith, Nick (November 30, 2012). "Fedorchak named to PSC". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  4. Smith, Nick (January 6, 2016). "Julie Fedorchak announces 2016 campaign". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  5. Miller, Jr., James B. (2022-11-08). "Incumbents retain seats in ND Public Service Commission races". The Dickinson Press.
  6. Gick, Justin (2024-02-19). "Julie Fedorchak discusses bid for US House". KFYR-TV.
  7. Achterling, Michael (2024-02-15). "Fedorchak enters North Dakota US House race against 2 Republican challengers". North Dakota Monitor.
  8. "Fedorchak campaigns in Dickinson, addresses issues and endorses Trump". Dickinson Press. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  9. "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". Grand Forks Herald. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  10. "Port: House candidate Julie Fedorchak wins the battle of legislative endorsements". InForum. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  11. "North Dakota At-Large Congressional District Primary Election Results". The New York Times. 2024-06-11. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  12. Howe, Michael, ed. (November 2023). "Executive Branch". North Dakota Blue Book 2023-2025. Bismarck, North Dakota: North Dakota Department of State. p. 382. Retrieved August 19, 2024 – via State Historical Society of North Dakota.
  13. 13.0 13.1 "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-06-20.

Other websites

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