Trygve Hammer
Won the June 9, 2026 Democratic primary with 99.8% of the vote after Vern Thompson withdrew; previously the Democratic nominee for this seat in 2024.
Trygve Hammer is the Democratic nominee for North Dakota's at-large House seat, a Marine Corps veteran and former airline pilot who was also the Democratic nominee for the seat in 2024.[5]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsProtect legal access to abortion
His 2024 campaign website said the government should not intrude on personal medical decisions and called for protecting women's freedom to make their own healthcare decisions.[5]
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
His 2024 campaign website said profitable corporations and the ultra-wealthy need to pay their fair share of taxes.[5]
In their words — priorities
- During his 2024 campaign for this seat, his website listed lowering prescription drug prices, protecting Social Security benefits, and support for rural schools and communities among his priorities.[5]
Background
- Served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1990 to 2010, including as a helicopter pilot, forward air controller, military attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, and instructor.[5]
- Earned a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1990.[5]
- Worked as an airline pilot, defense contractor and security consultant.[5]
Campaign money
Raised $190K · spent $123K · $67K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗