Tammy Miller, the Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota, has entered the gubernatorial race, positioning herself as a business leader rather than a politician.
Miller, a Republican who has served as Governor Doug Burgum’s lieutenant since 2023, announced her candidacy in February after Burgum declared he would not seek reelection.
Miller faces U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong in the Republican primary scheduled for June 11. If successful, she will advance to the general election in November, where she will compete against Democrat Travis Hipsher and independent Michael Coachman.
Tammy Miller (Credits: X.com)
In her campaign, Miller has emphasized her status as a political outsider and a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump.
She has criticized President Joe Biden and his administration, attributing North Dakota’s economic success during Trump’s presidency to his leadership. Miller argues that Biden’s policies harm North Dakota’s energy and agriculture industries.
Tammy Miller (Credits: The Bismarck Tribune)
During her tenure as lieutenant governor, Miller highlighted the administration’s efforts to boost the economy, reduce state income taxes, and ease business regulations, aligning with Trump’s policies. If elected governor, she aims to continue this work and lead North Dakota to further growth and prosperity.
Miller’s candidacy highlights the political terrain of North Dakota, characterized by Republican candidates frequently aligning themselves with Trump’s agenda and policies. The forthcoming primary and general elections will shape the state’s leadership.
