Trump-backed Kelly Armstrong wins GOP primary for North Dakota governor
Trump-backed Rep. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota won his state’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Doug Burgum's endorsed candidate.
Rep. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota, who was backed by former President Donald Trump, won his state’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, The Associated Press projects.
Gov. Doug Burgum, who decided against seeking a third term and has emerged as a potential running mate for Trump, had supported Miller as his successor. But Trump weighed in late last month with an endorsement for Armstrong, who was considered the favorite to win the primary.
“In Congress, Kelly strongly defended me through two SHAM Impeachments, and is 100% MAGA,” Trump posted May 30 on Truth Social.
The primary represented an unusual split between Trump and Burgum, who have become close in recent months. After he ended his own run for president, Burgum endorsed Trump and has emerged as a top contender to be his vice presidential pick.
Asked about their different preferences in an interview late last month on CNN, Burgum said North Dakotans were “so fortunate in our state [to] have two great candidates.”
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