Taxes
Supports higher tax contributions from profitable corporations and the ultrawealthy.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Trygve Hammer
Candidate for U.S. House · North Dakota · At-large
THE PERSON
Background
Trygve Hammer is a retired Marine officer and Naval Academy graduate. His campaign biography describes work as a pilot, rural science teacher, oilfield worker and freight-rail conductor after military service.
Roots
- Retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a major in 2010, according to his campaign.
Education
- United States Naval Academy · graduate, class of 1990
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Social Security
Opposes raising the retirement age and pledges to protect retirement benefits.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Rural communities
Supports rural public schools and agricultural markets, and wants Congress to exercise its constitutional tariff authority.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government oversight
Calls for Congress to check the other branches and conduct oversight to preserve public trust.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · At-large · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 24, 2026.
North Dakota Secretary of State · 2026 general election certified candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.