North Dakota Campaign Finance Overview
North Dakota ranks 46th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from North Dakota raised a combined $14.9M and spent $12.7M during this period. The state is home to 9 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from North Dakota ZIP codes contributed $23.6M across 273 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in North Dakota
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 2 | $4.2M | 28.5% |
| Republicans | 7 | $10.7M | 71.5% |
Republican candidates in North Dakota outraised their Democratic counterparts by $6.4M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 2 | $9.6M |
| House | 7 | $5.2M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in North Dakota
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cramer, Kevin Mr. | REP | Senate | $6.6M |
| 2 | Christiansen, Katrina | DEM | Senate | $3.1M |
| 3 | Fedorchak, Julie | REP | House | $2.0M |
| 4 | Hammer, Trygve | DEM | House | $1.2M |
| 5 | Becker, Rick | REP | House | $988K |
| 6 | Armstrong, Kelly | REP | House | $893K |
| 7 | Balazs, Alex | REP | House | $133K |
| 8 | Campbell, Thomas Scott | REP | House | $53K |
| 9 | Mund, Cara | REP | House | $26K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in North Dakota
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 58006 | Arthur | $5.1M |
| 58078 | West Fargo | $2.4M |
| 58104 | Fargo | $2.2M |
| 58103 | Fargo | $1.7M |
| 58503 | Bismarck | $887K |
| 58102 | Fargo | $859K |
| 58502 | Bismarck | $772K |
| 58784 | Stanley | $689K |
| 58504 | Lincoln | $623K |
| 58201 | Grand Forks | $600K |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in North Dakota is 58006 in Arthur, where individual donors contributed $5.1M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in North Dakota, total spending reached $12.7M against $14.9M raised, representing a 85% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in North Dakota in 2024?
Federal candidates from North Dakota raised a combined $14.9M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 46th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 2 Democratic and 7 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in North Dakota?
The top fundraiser in North Dakota was Cramer, Kevin Mr., who raised $6.6M running for Senate as a REP candidate.
What ZIP code in North Dakota donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 58006 in Arthur, North Dakota is the top-donating ZIP code with $5.1M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in North Dakota?
Republicans outraise Democrats in North Dakota, with Republican candidates collecting $10.7M (71.5%) compared to $4.2M (28.5%) for Democrats.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in North Dakota. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.