Cass County, North Dakota

North Dakota House District 21

2 candidates are tracked for North Dakota House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Dronen and LaurieBeth Hager. Candidate information follows official Cass County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Laura Dronen (Democratic-NPL), LaurieBeth Hager (Democratic-NPL) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota House District 21. Voters choose two. LaurieBeth Hager is the sitting member, 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, LaurieBeth Hager, is on the ballot.

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Laura Dronen

Democratic-NPL

Biography

Laura Dronen is a Fargo native and Concordia College graduate who serves as Communications and Digital Director for the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, per WDAY Radio. She has previously worked as a staffer for former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, per the same source. Dronen, who announced her candidacy on April 9, 2026, is a Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota House District 21 in central Fargo. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

LaurieBeth Hager

Democratic-NPL Incumbent

Biography

LaurieBeth Hager is a past college student affairs counselor and administrator with degrees from the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University, per the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Hager, of Fargo, has represented District 21 in the North Dakota House since 2019. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Dakota House District 21 in 2026?

When is the North Dakota House District 21 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.

How do I see my exact Cass County ballot?

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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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Candidate profiles

Laura Dronen, full profile LaurieBeth Hager, full profile Official North Dakota election office