Staff Reports
In a heated battle to fill the soon-to-be vacant House seat in North Dakota, the Republican candidates are ramping up their efforts to win over voters. Former state Rep. Rick Becker and North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak are both vying for the chance to represent their party in the upcoming general election in November.
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Becker has launched a website called therealjulie.com, where he criticizes Fedorchak as a “swamp creature” and a “Republican in name only.” He claims that she does not truly uphold conservative values and is trying to mislead the voters. This move has sparked a response from Fedorchak’s campaign manager, who accuses Becker of using “pathetic political tactics and name calling” to gain support.
In addition to the online attacks, Becker has also received endorsements from members of the House Freedom Caucus, positioning himself as an “America First” conservative who aligns with the hard-line faction of the House Republican Party. He argues that the Republican Party needs more “liberty-minded” members and criticizes centrists for not adhering to conservative principles.
Fedorchak’s campaign has not held back in their attacks against Becker, citing his previous run as an independent against a Republican senator and accusing him of having a “liberal record” on important issues like life, border security, and law enforcement. They assert that North Dakotans see through Becker’s tactics and remember his past political decisions.
As the primary election on June 11 approaches, both candidates are aggressively trying to sway voters by highlighting their conservative credentials and attacking each other’s records. The rivalry between the two has intensified, and the battle for the Republican ticket in North Dakota’s House race shows no signs of cooling down.
