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Julie Fedorchak
Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission
Assumed office
December 31, 2012
GovernorJack Dalrymple
Doug Burgum
Preceded byKevin Cramer
Personal details
Born
Julie Ann Liffrig[1]

Williston, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMichael Fedorchak
Children3
EducationUniversity of North Dakota (BA)
Websitejulie4nd.com

Julie Fedorchak (née Liffrig) is an American politician who is a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission and a candidate for the United States Congress.[2] She was appointed to the commission by Governor Jack Dalrymple in December 2012[3] and easily won reelection to that position three times: to a two-year term in 2014, to a six-year term in 2016, and to another six-year term in 2022.[4][5]

Background[edit]

Fedorchak was born in Williston, North Dakota as the youngest of 8 to parents Duane and Doris Liffrig. Duane previously serving as Highway Commissioner to former Governor of North Dakota Allen Olson.[6]

Fedorchak graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.[7] She later served as communications director for Governor Ed Schafer before becoming a columnist for the Bismarck Tribune and doing numerous other media work.[8]

Fedorchak has also served on numerous boards.[9]

Public Service Commission[edit]

In December 2012, Governor Jack Dalrymple appointed Fedorchak to the North Dakota Public Service Commission after a seat opened. She later won an election to hold the seat in 2014.[10] Shortly after being fully elected to the commission, Fedorchak was also swiftly elected to chair the commission for a two year term.[11]

Fedorchak was later re-elected in 2016 and in 2022 by wide margins.[12]

Fedorchak has overseen and assisted the commission in numerous projects and investments while also offering transparent information.[13]

2024 US House race[edit]

In February of 2024, Fedorchak announced her entry into the race for North Dakota's open US House seat.[14][15]

Fedorchak cited things like Abortion, Energy, and Agriculture as issues she’d focus on.[16] She faced former state Representative Rick Becker, farmer Alex Balazs, activist Sharlet Mohr, and Miss America 2018 Cara Mund for the Republican nomination.[17][18][19]

Fedorchak received the most state level endorsements of any candidate in the race, including over 50 legislators, U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Doug Burgum, and former President Donald Trump.[20][21]

During the NDGOP endorsement convention, candidate Rick Becker encouraged his supporters to write in spoiler ballots to prevent an endorsement from going through.[22][23] After 2 failed ballots, Fedorchak withdrew from the endorsement to allow the convention to continue, giving Alex Balazs the endorsment.[24]

On the June 11 primary, Fedorchak won the Republican nomination with 46% of the vote.[25] She will face Democrat Trygve Hammer in the general election.[26]

Shortly after the primary, Fedorchak’s campaign filed an FEC complaint regarding election interference after a mass of texts and emails were sent falsely stating she had dropped out of the race on the day of the election.[27][28][29]

Personal life[edit]

Fedorchak has had 3 kids with her husband, Michael Fedorchak. She enjoys being active, reading, and traveling in her free time.[30]

Fedorchak’s father, Duane, suffers from Alzheimers.[31]

Electoral history[edit]

North Dakota Public Service Commissioner special election, 2014[32]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julie Fedorchak 156,596 65.99
Democratic–NPL Tyler Axness 80,319 33.84
Write-in 401 0.17
Total votes 237,316 100.00
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner election, 2016[33]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julie Fedorchak 218,961 68.76
Democratic–NPL Marlo Hunte-Beaubrun 72,028 22.62
Libertarian Thomas Skadeland 26,913 8.45
Write-in 563 0.18
Total votes 318,465 100.00
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner election, 2022[33]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julie Fedorchak 165,183 71.3
Democratic Melanie Moniz 66,196 28.57
Write-in 311 0.13
Total votes 231,690 100.00
North Dakota At-Large Congressional District Republican Primary, 2024[34]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julie Fedorchak 43,137 45.90
Republican Rick Becker 27,771 29.57
Republican Cara Mund 18,343 19.53
Republican Alexander C. Balazs 3,758 4.00
Republican Sharlet Mohr 795 0.35
Write-in 109 0.12
Total votes 93,913 100.00

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://fedorchaknd.com/about/
  2. ^ "Commissioner Julie Fedorchak". Public Service Commission, North Dakota. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  3. ^ Smith, Nick (November 30, 2012). "Fedorchak named to PSC". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  4. ^ Smith, Nick (January 6, 2016). "Julie Fedorchak announces 2016 campaign". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  5. ^ Miller, Jr., James B. (November 8, 2022). "Incumbents retain seats in ND Public Service Commission races". The Dickinson Press.
  6. ^ https://www.sayanythingblog.com/entry/julie-fedorchak-2/
  7. ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "About Julie Fedorchak for US Congress". Julie Fedorchak. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "Commissioner, North Dakota Public Service Commission | Aspen Ideas". Aspen Ideas Festival. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Fedorchak launches bid to stay on Public Service Commission". Grand Forks Herald. November 2, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "Fedorchak to chair ND Public Service Commission". InForum. December 18, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "Julie Fedorchak". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Commissioner Julie Fedorchak: Public Service Commission, North Dakota". www.psc.nd.gov. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Gick, Justin (February 19, 2024). "Julie Fedorchak discusses bid for US House". KFYR-TV.
  15. ^ Achterling, Michael (February 15, 2024). "Fedorchak enters North Dakota US House race against 2 Republican challengers". North Dakota Monitor.
  16. ^ "Fedorchak campaigns in Dickinson, addresses issues and endorses Trump". Dickinson Press. March 5, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "Former state Rep. Rick Becker seeks North Dakota's only US House seat". AP News. January 22, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  18. ^ "Former state senator announces run for North Dakota's lone US House seat". AP News. January 29, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  19. ^ FULTON, JACOB (March 26, 2024). "Former fed employee Alex Balazs wants to bring his experience to Washington through US House seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  20. ^ "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". Grand Forks Herald. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  21. ^ "Port: House candidate Julie Fedorchak wins the battle of legislative endorsements". InForum. March 13, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  22. ^ "What caused a deadlock for the North Dakota Republican endorsement for US House?". InForum. April 10, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Weiand, Zachary (April 7, 2024). "Tensions rise at NDGOP convention following protest votes from delegates". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  24. ^ Skurzewski, Joe (April 7, 2024). "Alex Balazs awarded ND GOP endorsement for House after Fedorchak withdraws, following pair of failed votes". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  25. ^ "North Dakota At-Large Congressional District Primary Election Results". The New York Times. June 11, 2024. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  26. ^ Steinhauser, Paul (June 11, 2024). "Trygve Hammer wins Democratic congressional primary in North Dakota". Fox News. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  27. ^ "Julie Fedorchak's campaign files complaints with FEC and FCC for alleged election interference and fraud". Grand Forks Herald. June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  28. ^ STEURER, MARY (June 18, 2024). "Fedorchak files federal election complaints over text messages; alleges fraud, election interference". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  29. ^ "Attorney files federal complaint following deceptive Julie Fedorchak message". KX NEWS. June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  30. ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  31. ^ "Kathleen Wrigley: What You Need To Know About Julie Fedorchak – Say Anything". www.sayanythingblog.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  32. ^ "Official Results General Election - November 4, 2014". North Dakota Voting Information & Central Election Systems. North Dakota Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  33. ^ a b "Official Results 2022 General Election". North Dakota Voting Information & Central Election Systems. North Dakota Secretary of State. November 8, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  34. ^ "Official Results 2024 General Election". North Dakota Voting Information & Central Election Systems. North Dakota Secretary of State. June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.

External links[edit]

Political offices
Preceded by Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission
2012–present 		Incumbent
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Fedorchak

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