Julie Fedorchak

Julie Fedorchak
Official House portrait of Fedorchak smiling in front of the U.S. flag, wearing a black blazer jacket, white shirt, and gold dog tag necklace.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Dakota's at-large district
Assumed office
January 3, 2025
Preceded byKelly Armstrong
Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission
In office
December 31, 2012 – January 3, 2025
GovernorJack Dalrymple
Doug Burgum
Kelly Armstrong
Preceded byKevin Cramer
Succeeded byVacant
Personal details
Born
Julie Ann Liffrig

(1968-09-28) September 28, 1968
Williston, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Michael Fedorchak
Children3
EducationUniversity of North Dakota (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Julie Fedorchak (née Liffrig; born 1968) is an American politician who is the member of the U.S. House of Representatives for North Dakota's at-large congressional district since 2025. She was a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission from 2012 to 2025.[1] She was appointed to the commission by Governor Jack Dalrymple.[2] She won re-election to that position three times.[3][4]

U.S. House of Representatives

In February 2024, Fedorchak announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in the 2024 election.[5][6] She ran under the focus of abortion, energy, and agriculture as issues she would focus on as a representative.[7]

Fedorchak's campaign was supported by U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Doug Burgum, and former President Donald Trump.[8][9] In June 2024, Fedorchak won the Republican nomination with 46% of the vote.[10] She would win the election in November 2024.

Personal life

Fedorchak was born in Williston, North Dakota in 1968.[11] She graduated from the University of North Dakota.[12]

Fedorchak is married to Michael Fedorchak and they have three children.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Commissioner Julie Fedorchak". Public Service Commission, North Dakota. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ Smith, Nick (November 30, 2012). "Fedorchak named to PSC". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  3. ↑ Smith, Nick (January 6, 2016). "Julie Fedorchak announces 2016 campaign". Bismarck Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  4. ↑ Miller, Jr., James B. (2022-11-08). "Incumbents retain seats in ND Public Service Commission races". The Dickinson Press.
  5. ↑ Gick, Justin (2024-02-19). "Julie Fedorchak discusses bid for US House". KFYR-TV.
  6. ↑ Achterling, Michael (2024-02-15). "Fedorchak enters North Dakota US House race against 2 Republican challengers". North Dakota Monitor.
  7. ↑ "Fedorchak campaigns in Dickinson, addresses issues and endorses Trump". Dickinson Press. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  8. ↑ "Sen. John Hoeven endorses Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota's U.S. House seat". Grand Forks Herald. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  9. ↑ "Port: House candidate Julie Fedorchak wins the battle of legislative endorsements". InForum. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  10. ↑ "North Dakota At-Large Congressional District Primary Election Results". The New York Times. 2024-06-11. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  11. ↑ Howe, Michael, ed. (November 2023). "Executive Branch". North Dakota Blue Book 2023-2025. Bismarck, North Dakota: North Dakota Department of State. p. 382. Retrieved August 19, 2024 – via State Historical Society of North Dakota.
  12. 1 2 "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-06-20.

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