Biography
Chris Tiongson is the Democratic candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 41, in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the June 9, 2026 Democratic primary.[1][2] A pediatrician who grew up in Grand Forks, he says in a Ballotpedia survey that he is running to promote healthy kids and communities, mental health access and public education.[3]
Chris Tiongson earned a high school diploma from Red River High School, a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 1989 and an M.D. from the University of North Dakota in 1993, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he completed a pediatric residency and practiced for five years in Sioux Falls before his family returned to North Dakota in 2002, and that they have lived in the same house in District 41 since.[3]
Tiongson said in the survey that he would work to reduce barriers to mental health care, prioritize public education including universal school meals, and invest in affordable housing and child care.[3]
- 1.Chris Tiongson - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Chris Tiongson - 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 House District 41
Chris Tiongson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota House District 41 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.