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Doug Burgum

Governor of North Dakota Doug Burgum
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Party Republican link Republican symbol
Age ≈68
Birthplace Arthur, North Dakota q
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"We need someone in the White House with small-town values who understands how real Americans get up every morning to put food on the table."

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Who is Doug Burgum?

Douglas James Burgum (born August 1, 1956) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician. He is the 33rd Governor of North Dakota as a member of the Republican Party. He joined Great Plains Software in 1983 and became the company’s President in 1984 until resigning in 2016 for his gubernatorial run.

Burgum briefly ran for President of the United States in the 2024 election. He was seen as a possible vice presidential pick for former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign before Ohio Senator JD Vance was selected. In November 2024, Burgum was nominated by President-elect Trump to serve as the United States Secretary of the Interior.

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