2022 Voter Guide
During the Primary election held on June 14, 2022, Fargo, West Fargo, and Cass County will hold elections for their local offices.
The candidates on this voting guide have been selected and rated primarily on their platforms, literature, public forums, firsthand contact, and voting records (where applicable). We acknowledge that it is impossible to account for every nuance, but the following represents our best effort at balancing the numerous complexities within each race.
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Fargo School Board - 5 Seats
Recommendation: Vote for 5 seats (AADDS)
Allie Ollenburger
★★★★★
www.allie4edu.com
Veteran, leader, parent, and lifelong member of the Fargo community.
Alexis Scott
★★★★★
www.alexisforfargo.com
Clear communicator and invested parent.
David Paulson
★★★★★
Current member of the school board, diplomacy and experience, and encourages parental input and partnership.
Deven Styczynski
★★★★★
www.facebook.com/people/Deven-Styczynski-for-Fargo-School-Board/100079570502083/
No-nonsense approach and experienced in education and administration.
Kristin Sharbono
★★★★★
www.sharbono4fps.com
Licensed mental health specialist, parent, and clinical counselor.
Fargo Mayor - 1 Seat
Recommendation: Vote for 1 seat
Tim Mahoney
★★★☆☆
mahoneyforfargo.com
Current Mayor of Fargo running for re-election.
Fargo City Commission - 2 Seats
Recommendation: Vote for 2-4 candidates
Jennifer Benson
★★★★★
www.jenniferbensonforfargo.com
Current school board member, listener and leader, and healthcare worker.
Dave Piepkorn
★★★★☆
Current Fargo City Commissioner running for re-election.
Jodi Plecity
★★★☆☆
jodiplecity.com
Entrepreneur and businesswoman.
Al Carlson
★★★☆☆
carlsonfargo.com
Former ND House Majority leader and building contractor.
Fargo Park Board - 3 Seats
Recommendation: Vote for 1-3 seats
Vicki Dawson
★★★★☆
www.facebook.com/dawsonforfargoparks
Certified safety professional and current president of the Park Board.
Jim Frueh
★★★☆☆
Director of maintenance and operations in the Fargo Public Schools.
Joe Deutsch
★★☆☆☆
Current board member and NDSU professor specializing in physical education.
Cass County Commission - 2 Seats
Recommendation: Vote for 2 seats
Tony Grindberg - District 2
★★★☆☆
Former state legislator and former Fargo City Commissioner.
Duane Breitling - District 4
★★★☆☆
Current County Commissioner. Experienced and fiscally conservative.
Cass County State's Attorney
Recommendation: Vote for 1 seat
Ryan Younggren
★★★★☆
younggrenforstatesattorney.com
20+ years in criminal prosecution, extensive trial experience, and a law and order traditionalist.
Cass County Sheriff
Recommendation: Vote for 1 seat
Jesse Jahner
★★★★☆
jahnerforsheriff.com
Current sheriff running for re-election.
East Central Judicial District, Judgeship No. 4 - 1 Seat
Recommendation: Vote for 1 seat
David Chapman
★★★★★
www.facebook.com/pg/ChapmanforJudge/posts
A West Fargo Attorney and strong supporter of the US and ND Constitutions.
West Fargo School Board
Cole Davidson
★★★★★
https://www.facebook.com/CDForWFPSSchooBoard
https://www.votefmwf.org/cole-davidson
Experienced in business, education, and curriculum development, with a focus on transparency and parental involvement.