Republicans Endorse Challenger For North Dakota Public Service Commission

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(North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Republican delegates endorsed Deven Styczynski for a six-year term on the state’s Public Service Commission.

Styczynski, of Enderlin, will take on Republican incumbent Sheri Haugen-Hoffart during the June 9 primary. Haugen-Hoffart is among state officials who opted to skip the state endorsing convention in favor of submitting signatures to gain access to the primary ballot.

During his speech at the NDGOP state convention, Styczynski said he wants to have stronger scrutiny of utility rate increases at the PSC to prevent an undue burden on consumers.

“No more insider deals. No more class warfare disguised as policy. Just hard work, straight talk and a Public Service Commission that puts North Dakota families first,” said Styczynski, a former Wisconsin dairy farmer who has made North Dakota his home.