Joining Hogan’s Senate leadership team are Senator-elect Josh Boschee, D-Fargo, as assistant minority leader and Sen. Ryan Braunberger, D-Fargo, as minority caucus leader. In the House, Rep. Gretchen Dobervich, D-Fargo, will serve as assistant minority leader and Rep. Jayme Davis, D-Rolette, will remain minority caucus leader, according to the party’s news release.

“We look forward to getting to work on the most pressing issues facing North Dakota, including housing, property taxes, workforce development, childcare and assuring available and affordable mental health care across the state,” Hogan said in the release.

Hogan and Ista both expressed optimism that they will be able to work across the aisle with the Republican supermajority and Governor-elect Kelly Armstrong.

“Having served with the incoming Governor in the Legislature, I look forward to partnering again with him and Lieutenant Governor-elect Strinden to make crucial investments in our state’s future,” Hogan said.

Kathy Hogan

“Despite our political differences, we are optimistic that the House and Senate majority caucuses have selected leaders who will prioritize serious governance over the nonsense bills that have come to dominate recent legislative sessions,” Ista added. “As Democrats, we will approach the session ready to be earnest governing partners, but we will not shy away from standing up for our fundamental values.”

Returning and newly elected legislators will gather in Bismarck for the organizational session from Dec. 1-3. Lawmakers will return again on Jan. 7 to begin the regular session of the 69th Legislative Assembly.