North Dakota Democrat Trygve Hammer announces second run for US House

Written By Nicole DesRosier

January 19, 2026

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Trygve Hammer is a retired Marine Corps officer and a veteran of the Global War on Terror. In his civilian life, he taught 7-12 grade science in a rural school, worked on oil rigs in the Bakken, as a freight rail conductor, and as a counselor for Job Corps in Minot. In 2024, Hammer received 30% of the statewide vote while Fedorchak received 70%, and he announced with Joel that he will be running against Congresswoman Fedorchak again this year. 

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In this exclusive interview, North Dakota US Congress Candidate, Trygve Hammer, sits down to discuss his campaign, the recently passed $95 billion federal aid bill, and more.