GOP endorses incumbents, Cramer & Hoeven

FARGO — North Dakota Republicans unanimously endorsed John Hoeven to be its U.S. Senate candidate Saturday at the state convention Saturday, April 2, at Scheels Arena.

Hoeven said “We’re working to bring North Dakota common sense to D.C. and with your help, we’ll do it.”

Hoeven was first elected to the Senate in 2010. He replaced Democrat Byron Dorgan, who decided to not seek re-election. Hoeven beat Democrat Tracy Potter 76 percent to 22 percent.  Prior to being elected to the Senate, Hoeven served as governor of North Dakota from 2000-2010.

Sunday, the Republicans endorsed Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., for another term as North Dakota’s House member. He was challenged by DuWayne Hendrickson of Minot, who is currently promoting a ballot measure to legalize marijuana.