Deputy Secretary of State Sandy McMerty testifies to a legislative committee on Jan. 23, 2025. (Photo by /North Dakota Monitor)

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Rios, a Republican, told the North Dakota Monitor that he plans to focus on his career and personal life when his term expires at the end of the year.

North Dakota Democratic State Rep. Liz Conmy will run for a second term. Conmy represents District 11 in south Fargo. “Our south Fargo community is diverse, with needs in education, housing, childcare and healthcare,

Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan, of Fargo, announced Thursday, Jan. 15, that she will retire as a state senator when her term ends this year. She has served in the state Senate since 2019.