Julie Fedorchak (née Liffrig) is an American politician who is a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission and a candidate for the United States Congress.[2] She was appointed to the commission by Governor Jack Dalrymple in December 2012[3] and easily won reelection to that position three times: to a two-year term in 2014, to a six-year term in 2016, and to another six-year term in 2022.[4][5]
Julie Fedorchak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission | |
| Assumed office December 31, 2012 | |
| Governor | Jack Dalrymple Doug Burgum |
| Preceded by | Kevin Cramer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julie Ann Liffrig[1] Williston, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michael Fedorchak |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of North Dakota (BA) |
| Website | julie4nd.com |
Background
editFedorchak was born in Williston, North Dakota as the youngest of 8 to parents Duane and Doris Liffrig. Duane previously serving as Highway Commissioner to former Governor of North Dakota Allen Olson.[6]
Fedorchak graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.[7] She later served as communications director for Governor Ed Schafer before becoming a columnist for the Bismarck Tribune and doing numerous other media work.[8]
Fedorchak has also served on numerous boards.[9]
Public Service Commission
editIn December 2012, Governor Jack Dalrymple appointed Fedorchak to the North Dakota Public Service Commission after a seat opened. She later won an election to hold the seat in 2014.[10] Shortly after being fully elected to the commission, Fedorchak was also swiftly elected to chair the commission for a two year term.[11]
Fedorchak was later re-elected in 2016 and in 2022 by wide margins.[12]
Fedorchak has overseen and assisted the commission in numerous projects and investments while also offering transparent information.[13]
2024 US House race
editIn February of 2024, Fedorchak announced her entry into the race for North Dakota's open US House seat.[14][15]
Fedorchak cited things like Abortion, Energy, and Agriculture as issues she’d focus on.[16] She faced former state Representative Rick Becker, farmer Alex Balazs, activist Sharlet Mohr, and Miss America 2018 Cara Mund for the Republican nomination.[17][18][19]
Fedorchak received the most state level endorsements of any candidate in the race, including over 50 legislators, U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Doug Burgum, and former President Donald Trump.[20][21]
During the NDGOP endorsement convention, candidate Rick Becker encouraged his supporters to write in spoiler ballots to prevent an endorsement from going through.[22][23] After 2 failed ballots, Fedorchak withdrew from the endorsement to allow the convention to continue, giving Alex Balazs the endorsment.[24]
On the June 11 primary, Fedorchak won the Republican nomination with 46% of the vote.[25] She will face Democrat Trygve Hammer in the general election.[26]
Shortly after the primary, Fedorchak’s campaign filed an FEC complaint regarding election interference after a mass of texts and emails were sent falsely stating she had dropped out of the race on the day of the election.[27][28][29]
Personal life
editFedorchak has had 3 kids with her husband, Michael Fedorchak. She enjoys being active, reading, and traveling in her free time.[30]
Fedorchak’s father, Duane, suffers from Alzheimers.[31]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 156,596 | 65.99 | |
| Democratic–NPL | Tyler Axness | 80,319 | 33.84 | |
| Write-in | 401 | 0.17 | ||
| Total votes | 237,316 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 218,961 | 68.76 | |
| Democratic–NPL | Marlo Hunte-Beaubrun | 72,028 | 22.62 | |
| Libertarian | Thomas Skadeland | 26,913 | 8.45 | |
| Write-in | 563 | 0.18 | ||
| Total votes | 318,465 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 165,183 | 71.3 | |
| Democratic | Melanie Moniz | 66,196 | 28.57 | |
| Write-in | 311 | 0.13 | ||
| Total votes | 231,690 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 165,183 | 71.29 | |
| Republican | Rick Becker | 27,771 | 29.57 | |
| Republican | Cara Mund | 18,343 | 19.53 | |
| Republican | Alexander C. Balazs | 3,758 | 4.00 | |
| Republican | Sharlet Mohr | 795 | 0.35 | |
| Write-in | 109 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 93,913 | 100.00 | ||
References
edit- ^ https://fedorchaknd.com/about/
- ^ "Commissioner Julie Fedorchak". Public Service Commission, North Dakota. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Nick (November 30, 2012). "Fedorchak named to PSC". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Nick (January 6, 2016). "Julie Fedorchak announces 2016 campaign". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ Miller, Jr., James B. (November 8, 2022). "Incumbents retain seats in ND Public Service Commission races". The Dickinson Press.
- ^ https://www.sayanythingblog.com/entry/julie-fedorchak-2/
- ^ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/144276/julie-fedorchak
- ^ https://fedorchaknd.com/about/
- ^ https://www.aspenideas.org/speakers/julie-fedorchak
- ^ https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/fedorchak-launches-bid-to-stay-on-public-service-commission
- ^ https://www.inforum.com/newsmd/fedorchak-to-chair-nd-public-service-commission
- ^ https://ballotpedia.org/Julie_Fedorchak
- ^ https://www.psc.nd.gov/commission/meet/fedorchak.php
- ^ Gick, Justin (February 19, 2024). "Julie Fedorchak discusses bid for US House". KFYR-TV.
- ^ Achterling, Michael (February 15, 2024). "Fedorchak enters North Dakota US House race against 2 Republican challengers". North Dakota Monitor.
- ^ "Fedorchak campaigns in Dickinson, addresses issues and endorses Trump". Dickinson Press. March 5, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Former state Rep. Rick Becker seeks North Dakota's only US House seat". AP News. January 22, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Former state senator announces run for North Dakota's lone US House seat". AP News. January 29, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ FULTON, JACOB (March 26, 2024). "Former fed employee Alex Balazs wants to bring his experience to Washington through US House seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". Grand Forks Herald. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Port: House candidate Julie Fedorchak wins the battle of legislative endorsements". InForum. March 13, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/what-caused-a-deadlock-for-the-north-dakota-republican-endorsement-for-us-house
- ^ https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/04/07/tensions-rise-ndgop-convention-following-protest-votes-delegates/
- ^ https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/04/07/alex-balazs-awarded-nd-gop-endorsement-house-after-fedorchak-withdraws-following-pair-failed-votes/
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/06/11/us/elections/results-north-dakota-us-house-1-primary.html
- ^ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trygve-hammer-wins-democratic-congressional-primary-north-dakota
- ^ https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/julie-fedorchaks-campaign-files-complaints-with-fec-and-fcc-for-alleged-election-interference-and-fraud
- ^ https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/fedorchak-house-north-dakota-election-complaints-text-messages/article_dca12fe4-2d72-11ef-907c-0fe71c8f8db5.html
- ^ https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/attorney-files-federal-complaint-following-deceptive-julie-fedorchak-message/
- ^ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/144276/julie-fedorchak
- ^ https://www.sayanythingblog.com/entry/julie-fedorchak-2/
- ^ "Official Results General Election - November 4, 2014". North Dakota Voting Information & Central Election Systems. North Dakota Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ a b "Official Results 2022 General Election". North Dakota Voting Information & Central Election Systems. North Dakota Secretary of State. November 8, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Results 2024 General Election". North Dakota Voting Information & Central Election Systems. North Dakota Secretary of State. June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
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