4 candidates are tracked for North Dakota House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maggi Gadaire, Brenda Jo Gillund, Jim Jonas and Austen Schauer. Candidate information follows official Cass County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Maggi Gadaire (Democratic-NPL), Brenda Jo Gillund (Democratic-NPL), Jim Jonas (R), Austen Schauer (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota House District 13. Voters choose two. Jim Jonas and Austen Schauer are sitting members, per the Legislative Assembly's members-by-district roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 9, 2026 primary, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.
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Democratic-NPL
Maggi Gadaire is the Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Democratic-NPL
Brenda Jo Gillund is the Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
R Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Jim Jonas is a retired West Fargo High School teacher and coach who attended Minot State University, per the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. He has served on the West Fargo Public School Board, per the same source. Jonas, of West Fargo, has represented District 13 in the North Dakota House since 2023.
R Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Austen Schauer is a business development manager for ProSource Professional Recruiters, per the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. He holds degrees from Dickinson State University and the University of North Dakota and is active with several community and faith organizations, per the same source. Schauer, of West Fargo, has represented District 13 in the North Dakota House since 2019 and has served as Majority Caucus Leader.
Who is running for North Dakota House District 13 in 2026?
4 candidates are tracked for North Dakota House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maggi Gadaire, Brenda Jo Gillund, Jim Jonas and Austen Schauer. Candidate information follows official Cass County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the North Dakota House District 13 election in North Dakota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Dakota are on the North Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Cass County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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