DemocraticlogoBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A state lawmaker from Fargo and a pair of tribal members from North Dakota American Indian reservations made eleventh-hour filings to fill gaps in Democrats’ slate of statewide candidates for the June 14 primary.
 
     Democrats will now challenge Republicans’ stronghold on the Public Service Commission, state treasurer and insurance commissioner. No Democrat came forward by the deadline late Monday to run for state auditor.
 
     Longtime state Sen. Tim Mathern of Fargo will challenge incumbent Kelly Schmidt for state treasurer. Ruth Buffalo of Mandaree will run on the Democratic ticket for state insurance commissioner, a seat being vacated by Republican Adam Hamm.
 
     Standing Rock Sioux member Marlo Hunte-Beaubrun will challenge GOP incumbent Julie Fedorchak for a seat on the PSC.