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North Dakota

North Dakota Public Service Commission

(PSC)

services regulated
Electricity Natural Gas Gas Pipelines and Safety Rail Telecommunications

More on PSC

Docket Website PUC Homepage Staff/Dept. Directory Key Staff Members

Commissioners

Number of Seats3

Randel "Randy" Christmann

Republican
Chair | Elected
701-328-2400
rchristmann@nd.gov Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service

Sheri Haugen-Hoffart

Republican
Commissioner | Elected
701-328-2400
shaugenhoffart@nd.gov Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service

Jill Kringstad

Republican
Commissioner | Appointed
jkringstad@nd.gov Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Kelly Armstrong

Republican
Governor

Commissioner Selection Details

Selection Method Elected
Chairperson Selection
Appointment Process
Term length 6 Years
Term limit
Election method Public
Election Cycle Staggered, Every two years (even)
Bipartisan Requirement

Bipartisan Requirement
Commissioner Prequalifications "To be eligible to hold an elective office established by this article, a person must be a qualified elector of this state, must be at...

Commissioner Prequalifications

"To be eligible to hold an elective office established by this article, a person
must be a qualified elector of this state, must be at least twenty-five years of age on the day of the election, and must have been a resident of this state for the five years preceding election to
office."

Source: N.D. Const. Art. V, Sec. 2.

PUC Jurisdiction and Enabling Authority