5 independents set for November ballot, including Fargo candidate running after incumbent’s death

A retired Fargo-area teacher will campaign alongside Democrats this fall as an independent candidate for state House in District 11. Cara Cody-Braun, a former high school Spanish teacher, is seeking the seat held by Rep. Liz Conmy, who died in a plane crash this spring. Some Democratic-NPL leaders said they disagreed with state election officials [

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 541

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A retired Fargo-area teacher will campaign alongside Democrats this fall as an independent candidate for state House in District 11.

Cara Cody-Braun, a former high school Spanish teacher, is seeking the seat held by Rep. Liz Conmy, who died in a plane crash this spring.

Some Democratic-NPL leaders said they disagreed with state election officials on the process to replace Conmy on the ballot …

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