Dem-NPL Agriculture Commissioner Candidate Discusses Priorities
By Liam McDermott
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 / Updated: Oct 29, 2026
Vern Thompson, the Democratic-NPL candidate for agriculture commissioner, shared his key priorities in a recent interview. If elected, he aims to bring transparency to the office and advocate for farmers and consumers.
Thompson's background includes serving in both the North Dakota House of Representatives and Senate, as well as his experience as the mayor of Minnewaukan during the Devils Lake flood. Together with his wife, Cindy, they established a trucking business in Fargo.
He criticizes the current level of openness from politicians in Bismarck, pledging to be more transparent with North Dakotans if elected.
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