Julie Fedorchak Explained

Julie Fedorchak
State:North Dakota
Term Start:January 3, 2025
Office1:Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission
Governor1:Jack Dalrymple
Doug Burgum
Kelly Armstrong (elect)
Term Start1:December 31, 2012
Predecessor1:Kevin Cramer
Birth Name:Julie Ann Liffrig
Birth Place:Williston, North Dakota, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Michael Fedorchak
Children:3
Education:University of North Dakota (BA)

Julie Ann Fedorchak[1] (née Liffrig)[2] is an American politician who is a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission and a candidate for the United States Congress.[3] She was appointed to the commission by Governor Jack Dalrymple in December 2012[4] and easily won reelection to that position three times: to a two-year term in 2014, to a six-year term in 2016, and to another six-year term in 2022.[5] [6]

Background

Fedorchak was born in Williston, North Dakota in 1968.[7] She is the youngest of 8 to parents Duane and Doris Liffrig. Duane previously serving as Highway Commissioner to former Governor of North Dakota Allen Olson.[8]

Fedorchak graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.[9] She later served as communications director for Governor Ed Schafer before becoming a columnist for the Bismarck Tribune and doing numerous other media work.[10]

Fedorchak has also served on numerous boards.[11]

Public Service Commission

In December 2012, Governor Jack Dalrymple appointed Fedorchak to the North Dakota Public Service Commission after a seat opened. She later won an election to hold the seat in 2014.[12] Shortly after being fully elected to the commission, Fedorchak was also swiftly elected to chair the commission for a two year term.[13]

Fedorchak was later re-elected in 2016 and in 2022 by wide margins.[14]

Fedorchak has overseen and assisted the commission in numerous projects and investments while also offering transparent information.[15]

U.S. House of Representatives

2024 Congressional election

In February of 2024, Fedorchak announced her entry into the race for North Dakota's open US House seat.[16] [17]

Fedorchak cited matters such as abortion, energy, and agriculture as issues she would focus on as a representative.[18] Her main primary opponents were former state Representative Rick Becker, farmer Alex Balazs, activist Sharlet Mohr, and Miss America 2018 Cara Mund for the Republican nomination.[19] [20] [21]

Fedorchak received the most state level endorsements of any candidate in the race, including over 50 legislators, U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Doug Burgum, and former President Donald Trump.[22] [23]

During the NDGOP endorsement convention, candidate Rick Becker encouraged his supporters to write in spoiler ballots to prevent an endorsement from going through.[24] [25] After 2 failed ballots, Fedorchak withdrew from the endorsement to allow the convention to continue, giving Alex Balazs the endorsment.[26]

On the June 11 primary, Fedorchak won the Republican nomination with 46% of the vote.[27] She would face Democrat Trygve Hammer in the general election.[28] Shortly after the primary, Fedorchak's campaign filed an FEC complaint regarding election interference after a mass of texts and emails were sent falsely stating she had dropped out of the race on the day of the election.[29] [30] [31]

Fedorchak defeated Hammer in the election 69% to 30%, making her the first woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota.[32] [33] She is also the first woman to represent North Dakota in Congress since Heidi Heitkamp, who served in the U.S. Senate from 2013 to 2019.[34]

Personal life

Fedorchak has had 3 kids with her husband, Michael Fedorchak. She enjoys being active, reading, and traveling in her free time.[9] They have been members of Cathedral of the Holy Spirit church for 30 years.[35]

Fedorchak's father, Duane, suffers from Alzheimers.[36]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rep. Julie Fedorchak - R North Dakota, At-large - Biography . 2024-11-06 . . en.
  2. Web site: About Julie Fedorchak for US Congress.
  3. Web site: Commissioner Julie Fedorchak. Public Service Commission, North Dakota. August 23, 2017.
  4. News: Smith. Nick. Fedorchak named to PSC. August 23, 2017. Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. November 30, 2012. en.
  5. News: Smith. Nick. Julie Fedorchak announces 2016 campaign. August 23, 2017. Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. January 6, 2016. en.
  6. News: Miller, Jr. . James B. . 2022-11-08 . Incumbents retain seats in ND Public Service Commission races . The Dickinson Press.
  7. Book: Howe. Michael. Executive Branch. North Dakota Blue Book 2023-2025. November 2023. North Dakota Department of State. Bismarck, North Dakota. 382. August 19, 2024. State Historical Society of North Dakota.
  8. Web site: Kathleen Wrigley: What You Need to Know About Julie Fedorchak – Say Anything .
  9. Web site: Vote Smart Facts For All . 2024-06-20 . Vote Smart.
  10. Web site: About Julie Fedorchak for US Congress . 2024-06-20 . Julie Fedorchak . en-US.
  11. Web site: Commissioner, North Dakota Public Service Commission Aspen Ideas . 2024-06-20 . Aspen Ideas Festival . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2013-11-02 . Fedorchak launches bid to stay on Public Service Commission . 2024-06-20 . Grand Forks Herald . en.
  13. Web site: 2014-12-18 . Fedorchak to chair ND Public Service Commission . 2024-06-20 . InForum . en.
  14. Web site: Julie Fedorchak . 2024-06-20 . Ballotpedia . en.
  15. Web site: Commissioner Julie Fedorchak: Public Service Commission, North Dakota . 2024-06-20 . www.psc.nd.gov.
  16. News: Gick . Justin . 2024-02-19 . Julie Fedorchak discusses bid for US House . KFYR-TV.
  17. News: Achterling . Michael . 2024-02-15 . Fedorchak enters North Dakota US House race against 2 Republican challengers . North Dakota Monitor.
  18. Web site: 2024-03-05 . Fedorchak campaigns in Dickinson, addresses issues and endorses Trump . 2024-04-09 . Dickinson Press . en.
  19. Web site: 2024-01-22 . Former state Rep. Rick Becker seeks North Dakota's only US House seat . 2024-04-09 . AP News . en.
  20. Web site: 2024-01-29 . Former state senator announces run for North Dakota's lone US House seat . 2024-04-09 . AP News . en.
  21. Web site: FULTON . JACOB . 2024-03-26 . Former fed employee Alex Balazs wants to bring his experience to Washington through US House seat . 2024-04-09 . The Bismarck Tribune . en.
  22. Web site: 2024-04-03 . Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat . 2024-04-09 . Grand Forks Herald . en.
  23. Web site: 2024-03-13 . Port: House candidate Julie Fedorchak wins the battle of legislative endorsements . 2024-04-09 . InForum . en.
  24. Web site: 2024-04-10 . What caused a deadlock for the North Dakota Republican endorsement for US House? . 2024-06-20 . InForum . en.
  25. Web site: Weiand . Zachary . 2024-04-07 . Tensions rise at NDGOP convention following protest votes from delegates . 2024-06-20 . en.
  26. Web site: Skurzewski . Joe . 2024-04-07 . Alex Balazs awarded ND GOP endorsement for House after Fedorchak withdraws, following pair of failed votes . 2024-06-20 . en.
  27. News: 2024-06-11 . North Dakota At-Large Congressional District Primary Election Results . 2024-06-20 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  28. Web site: Steinhauser . Paul . 2024-06-11 . Trygve Hammer wins Democratic congressional primary in North Dakota . 2024-06-20 . Fox News . en-US.
  29. Web site: 2024-06-18 . Julie Fedorchak's campaign files complaints with FEC and FCC for alleged election interference and fraud . 2024-06-20 . Grand Forks Herald . en.
  30. Web site: STEURER . MARY . 2024-06-18 . Fedorchak files federal election complaints over text messages; alleges fraud, election interference . 2024-06-20 . The Bismarck Tribune . en.
  31. Web site: 2024-06-18 . Attorney files federal complaint following deceptive Julie Fedorchak message . 2024-06-20 . KX NEWS . en-US.
  32. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/11/05/us/elections/results-north-dakota-us-house-at-large.html
  33. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/11/06/fedorchak-wins-will-become-states-first-woman-represent-north-dakotas-at-large-congressional-district/
  34. News: Rubin . April . North Dakota sends first woman to U.S. House, Mississippi still hasn't . November 7, 2024 . Axios . November 5, 2024.
  35. https://fedorchaknd.com/about/
  36. Web site: Kathleen Wrigley: What You Need To Know About Julie Fedorchak – Say Anything . 2024-06-20 . www.sayanythingblog.com.

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