North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2022.
The 68-year-old Republican is the longest-serving attorney general in state history.
Stenehjem said he plans to retire from the post.
He first took office in 2001 and has held the office for six terms.
His career in North Dakota politics has spanned over four decades, starting with his election to the House in 1976.
He ran for governor in 2016, but lost in the GOP primary to Doug Burgum, who went on to become governor.
Former U-S Attorney and North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Drew Wrigley says he is thinking about a run for attorney general, as is East Central District Judge Wade Webb of Fargo.
Burgum praised Stenehjem, saying: “Wayne Stenehjem is the epitome of a dedicated public servant. We are deeply grateful for his more than four decades of exemplary service to the State of North Dakota, both as a legislator and attorney general, a position he held longer than his three predecessors combined. As the state’s top law enforcement officer for more than 20 years, Wayne’s chief concern has always been the safety and well-being of North Dakota citizens, and our state is a better place because of his devoted service. We very much look forward to partnering with him on important initiatives during his remaining time in office to keep our state moving forward.”
(KNOX/KFGO/AP)
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