Former North Dakota House majority leader joins race for Fargo City Commission

Photo by: North Dakota House of Representatives
Photo by: North Dakota House of Representatives

(Fargo, ND) -- Add another name to the crowded field for the upcoming two open Fargo City Commission seats.

Former State House Majority Leader Al Carlson has officially announced his candidacy for commission Thursday.

The 73-year-old Republican served in the house in Fargo's district 41 for over two decades, beginning in 1993. He retired from the role in 2018. 

Carlson joins 11 others in the race to fill Commissioner Tony Gehrig's soon-to-be-vacant seat, and the seat currently filled by Dave Piepkorn. Piepkorn is also one of the candidates, running for re-election for his position.

To see the latest list of candidates for commission, mayor and Fargo's park board, click here.