GrabHaakMusdist12Jamestown (CSi) District 12 Democrats have nominated incumbents Sen. John Grabinger and Rep. Jessica Haak, both of Jamestown, to seek re-election during a district convention Sunday in Jamestown.

The convention also nominated Pam Musland to seek the second seat in the North Dakota House of Representatives. District 12 and District 29 Democrats held conventions Sunday. Both named delegates to the state convention in March while the District 12 Democrats nominated candidates for the upcoming election cycle.

Grabinger and Haak were elected to their posts in 2012. Musland is seeking the seat currently held by Republican Rep. Alex Looysen, who is not seeking another term.

Grabinger said the Democrats may be a minority party, but needed to work hard to make changes in Bismarck. He also reiterated his call for annual legislative sessions rather than the current biennial legislature.

Haak called for putting people first when it comes to government.

Musland called for changes in state government.

Grabinger, Haak and Musland will be on the District 12 Democratic primary ballot on June 14. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2016.