Nicole Derenne

Nicole Derenne is the Democratic-NPL candidate for the North Dakota House District 42 unexpired term. Derenne is a teaching associate professor in the University of North Dakota's Department of Art and Design and chairs the UND Senate Budget Committee, per the Grand Forks Herald. Derenne has more than two decades of experience in higher education, public administration and nonprofit leadership, including as executive director of the North Valley Arts Council, per the Grand Forks Herald. Derenne's campaign has focused on public education, agriculture and workforce development, housing and child care, and health and aging issues, per the Grand Forks Herald. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.