North Dakota Democrats rallied for a turnaround Saturday, endorsing several candidates for statewide office to take on Republicans in November.

The Democratic-NPL Party endorsed state Sen. Ryan Braunberger of Fargo for secretary of state, Scot Kelsh of Fargo and John Pederson of Mayville for Public Service Commission and Tim Lamb of Grand Forks for attorney general. The party also issued a letter of support for Tracy Foss of Hatton for superintendent of public instruction.

Democratic-NPL delegates from across North Dakota gathered in Bismarck on Saturday for their state convention with a single word driving the conversation: energy.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Election season has officially begun, with the first state party convention taking place this weekend in Bismarck.

Over 450 delegates attended Saturday’s convention for the state’s Democratic Party.

BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The North Dakota Democratic-NPL party endorsed Trygve Hammer as its candidate for U.S. House of Representatives during its state convention Saturday.

Hammer will face incumbent Republican Julie Fedorchak in the race for North Dakota’s congressional seat.

During his convention speech, Hammer said North Dakota needs stronger representation…

North Dakota Democrats endorsed Trygve Hammer Saturday to represent the party after a fiery convention speech critical of Republican incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak.

Hammer overwhelmingly defeated Democratic-NPL candidates Vern Thompson and Helene Neville to secure the party’s nomination. Hammer, a former Marine and graduate of the Naval Academy, invoked a famous Navy phrase while pledging to stand by North Dakotans.