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Trygve Hammer
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, North Dakota’s at-large district
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Trygve Hammer is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in North Dakota’s at-large seat on November 3, 2026, against Julie Fedorchak (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Trygve Hammer’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Trygve Hammer’s campaign has raised $371,004 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $42,109 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$360,029
- PACs and other committees$10,025
- Other$900
- The candidate’s own money and loans$50
From donors who gave over $200: $87,384 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 77% from North Dakota, 23% from other states. Top states: North Dakota $67,260 (77%), California $3,400 (4%), Illinois $2,750 (3%), Minnesota $1,700 (2%), District of Columbia $1,500 (2%). About 170 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6ND01049 (2026 reports), H4ND01044 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$12,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Trygve Hammer’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Trygve Hammer (Democratic); Julie Fedorchak (Republican, incumbent); Helene Neville (Independent); Charles Tuttle (Independent)
- Incumbent: Julie Fedorchak (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- North Dakota at-large House 2026: who’s running
- Every North Dakota race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in North Dakota
No statewide early in-person voting; absentee voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Absentee options in North Dakota
- Check your registration on North Dakota’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for North Dakota
Ballots already cast in North Dakota: 34,014 (by mail and early in person; live count read Oct 25, as of Oct 25; North Dakota Secretary of State): 14% of 2022 midterm turnout in North Dakota (242,526)
About Trygve Hammer
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Trygve Hammer quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Former 7-12 grade science teacher, oil-rig worker and freight rail conductor; counselor for Job Corps in Minot. · hammerfornd.com (source for Former 7-12 grade science teacher, oil-rig worker and freight rail conductor; counselor for Job Corps in Minot.) (archived copy of the source for Former 7-12 grade science teacher, oil-rig worker and freight rail conductor; counselor for Job Corps in Minot.)
- Retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a major in 2010; deployed to Iraq in 2003. · hammerfornd.com (source for Retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a major in 2010; deployed to Iraq in 2003.) (archived copy of the source for Retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a major in 2010; deployed to Iraq in 2003.)
- U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1990. · hammerfornd.com (source for U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1990.) (archived copy of the source for U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1990.)
Endorsements
- North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party · valleynewslive.com (source for the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at hammerfornd.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), hammerfornd.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), hammerfornd.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3), hammerfornd.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Our elected officials should work on policies that serve the people, not just the monied interests that help them get reelected.” hammerfornd.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Americans are paying the highest prices in the world for healthcare. Insurance costs are a burden for many families here in North Dakota.” hammerfornd.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “It is time to elect a pro-worker, pro-choice, and pro-democracy leader to represent North Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives.” hammerfornd.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “I understand the need for border control. I think what we don’t need are knee jerk reactions. But yes we definitely need to make the border more secure,” February 7, 2024 · am1100theflag.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at hammerfornd.com (checked for Housing, page 1), hammerfornd.com (checked for Housing, page 2), hammerfornd.com (checked for Housing, page 3); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Trygve Hammer has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Trygve Hammer been backed by AIPAC?
No. Trygve Hammer has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Trygve Hammer had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.