2024 ND Primary Gubernatorial Debate

Description

Thursday, May 30
Doors Open: 6 p.m.
Debate: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber is proud to host a 2024 North Dakota Primary Gubernatorial Debate between Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Republican Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller. These candidates will be on the June 2024 Republican Primary election ballot. The winner will advance to the November General Election as the Republican nominee.

The debate will be hosted in person at the Avalon Events Center for a limited audience. It will also be broadcast live across North Dakota on the WDAY Xtra channel and livestreamed on the WDAY and Forum websites.

The 2024 Gubernatorial Primary Election and subsequent General Election play a major role in the future of North Dakota, and The Chamber believes that a debate between these two candidates is critical as we work to educate, inform and inspire voters across the region and state. The Chamber does not endorse candidates.

In-person attendee information
Avalon Events Center
2525 9th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

You must register if you wish to attend the debate in person. By reserving a ticket to attend the North Dakota Primary Gubernatorial Debate, attendees agree to the following set of policies and guidelines set by The Chamber. Ticket holders who fail to comply with the following guidelines may be refused entry or required to exit the facility.

Arrival

• Doors open at 6 p.m.
• The doors will close at 6:50 p.m. Audience members who leave the facility after 6:50 p.m. will not be permitted re-entry.
• Attendees must be seated by 6:45 p.m.

• Dress code is business casual. Attendees can wear campaign materials such as buttons, pins, shirts or hats.
• Attendees are not permitted to display campaign signage, banners, or other collateral, as this can impair the view of other attendees and The Chamber's media equipment.
• Shouting or yelling in the venue is not permitted. During the debate, there shall be no extraneous noise of any kind.
• Cheering or clapping is only encouraged when the candidates are first introduced to the stage and upon completion of the debate.
• Flash photography is prohibited. Video and audio recording of the event is prohibited unless you are a confirmed media member with official broadcasting permissions from The Chamber.

• Bags of any size will NOT be permitted into the building. (Any bags are subject to search)
• Weapons, food, beverages, animals (except service animals), signs, noisemakers, flags, flagpoles, banners; projectiles, apparel displaying profanity or abusive language, or any item that obstructs or impairs the view or enjoyment of another attendee or media are not permitted.

• Avalon Events Center's west parking lot is available at no cost.

Where to watch


Television
WDAY Xtra broadcasts across all of North Dakota and can be found on the following channels:

• WDAY channel 6-3 in Fargo
• WDAZ channel 8-3 in Grand Forks
• KBMY channel 17-3 in Bismarck and Dickinson
• KMCY channel 14-3 in Minot and Williston.

Online
The debate will also be publicly available at no cost on the homepage of the following Forum Communications websites:

• InForum
• Grand Forks Herald
• Jamestown Sun
• Dickinson Press

If you have any general questions about attending this event please contact Nicolette Bresnahan.

This event is open to the media. Please contact Tyler Fischbach at The Chamber to confirm your plans and attendance for coverage and to receive your access pass. Media will have access to the audio and video feeds and an opportunity to meet candidates following the debate.