Carrington  (CSi) Mason Wede of Carrington, N.D., has announced his candidacy for the primary election in the Senate for District 29 in North Dakota.

Wede, a Republican, noted the recent redistricting brought Nelson, Steele, Griggs, Foster, and Stutsman counties under District 29.

“We, as rural North Dakotans, need someone who will stand up in Bismarck to say we deserve the same benefits as the larger towns do in North Dakota,” he said. ” This disparity has limited choice, forced school merging, and displaced entire communities. Bringing people, resources, and jobs back to our shrinking communities, we can help our local communities rebuild and grow.”

Wede said he is a third-generation farmer, born and raised in Carrington. He has a Bachelor of Science in computer information technology.

He said the Legacy Fund can help local communities, and he will fight for income tax relief and elimination, “stand up” for economic and job development, help create jobs and opportunities and fight for better funding for Class B schools.

District 29 is currently represented by Sen. Terry Wanzek, R-Jamestown; Rep. Chet Pollert, R-Carrington; and Rep. Craig Headland, R-Montpelier.