Biography
Lukas Maughan is the Democratic candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 43, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A paralegal, he lists supporting public schools and educators, removing financial influence from state government and making housing more affordable as his key campaign messages.[2][3]
Lukas Maughan earned a bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 2023 and has worked as a paralegal.[2] Ballotpedia lists him as a Democratic candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 45 in 2018, when incumbents Mary Johnson and Tom Kading defeated him and Tim Hoye in the general election.[2]
Maughan advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he is running to help change a state government that he said has moved in the wrong direction, and he named public transportation, infrastructure and environmental protections among his policy interests.[3] He listed endorsements from Dem-NPL, the Red River Valley Democratic Socialists of America, Planned Parenthood, the ND AFL-CIO and the Center for Freethought Equality.[3]
- 1.North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Lukas Maughan · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Lukas Maughan - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Dakota House District 43
Lukas Maughan is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota House District 43 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.