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flag Kyle Erickson, a disabled Democrat, seeks historic election as North Dakota’s first lawmaker with a disability.

flag Kyle Erickson and Zach Raknerud, Democratic-NPL candidates for North Dakota’s House District 5, discussed their campaigns on the Plain Talk Podcast on February 18, 2026. flag Erickson, born with cerebral palsy, would be a historic first if elected as North Dakota’s first lawmaker with a disability, emphasizing representation for all constituents. flag He cited the abrupt shutdown of a Minot State University disability program during the Trump administration as a key motivator. flag Raknerud, running for his fifth term, said he continues campaigning due to concerns over the Republican Party’s shift toward extremism. flag The discussion also covered the declining influence of the state’s Republican Party, the upcoming Fargo mayoral race, and listener feedback.

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