Biography
Bob Heitkamp is the Democratic candidate for the North Dakota State Senate, District 25, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican incumbent Larry Luick.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he built and operated local businesses in construction, retail, hospitality and product development.[3]
Heitkamp graduated from Hankinson High School and is listed by Ballotpedia as an executive director.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he studied at North Dakota State College of Science and Valley City State University before building and operating several local businesses.[3] He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026, receiving 562 votes.[2]
In the same survey, Heitkamp said he is running to keep small towns strong, protect local schools, maintain roads and improve infrastructure.[3] He said he supports workforce development, housing growth, child care support, expanded broadband and rural health care, and that he would stand up for family farmers and ranchers.[3]
- 1.North Dakota State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Bob Heitkamp - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Bob Heitkamp - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Dakota Senate District 25
Bob Heitkamp is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota Senate District 25 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
