Williams County, North Dakota

North Dakota House District 23

2 candidates are tracked for North Dakota House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Corey Johnson and Dennis Nehring. Candidate information follows official Williams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Corey Johnson (R), Dennis Nehring (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Dakota House District 23. Voters choose two. Dennis Nehring 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, Dennis Nehring, is on the ballot.

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Corey Johnson

Top priorities

Ensuring fiscally responsible, long-term support for firefighters, EMS and law enforcement
Limiting government growth and returning excess revenue to taxpayers
Defending North Dakota's energy industry and reinvesting Williston Basin revenue locally

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Johnson serves as fire chief of the Williston Fire Department and has spent nearly two decades in emergency services as a firefighter, paramedic and emergency services leader, per the campaign site. Johnson is a state and national fire and EMS instructor, per the campaign site.

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Dennis Nehring

R Incumbent

Biography

Dennis Nehring is retired, with a degree in animal science from North Dakota State University, per the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. He served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1974 and is a member of the American Legion and VFW, per the same source. Nehring, of Williston, has represented District 23 in the North Dakota House since 2024. 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 23 in 2026?

When is the North Dakota House District 23 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 Williams County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Williams County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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North Dakota District Court, Northwest Judicial District, Judgeship No. 3 North Dakota District Court, Northwest Judicial District, Judgeship No. 4 Williams County Auditor See all 14 Williams County races

Candidate profiles

Corey Johnson, full profile Dennis Nehring, full profile Official North Dakota election office