Kelly Armstrong has recently made headlines by announcing his candidacy for governor of North Dakota following Governor Doug Burgum's decision not to seek a third term. Armstrong, a Republican, currently serves as the U.S. Representative for North Dakota's at-large congressional district, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to his congressional tenure, Armstrong served in the North Dakota State Senate.
Born on October 8, 1976, Kelly Armstrong is an American lawyer and politician. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in political science and went on to earn his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. Armstrong's political career began in the North Dakota State Senate, where he represented the 36th district from 2012 to 2018. In 2018, he successfully ran for the U.S. House of Representatives and has been serving as a congressman since then. Armstrong is a member of the Republican Party and has been an active voice in North Dakota politics.