EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 44 MIN
Candidate Rep former Senator Judy Esteson District 15 Devils Lake ND
from Open Range · host garyemineth
Open Range hosted by Gary Emineth, featuring former North Dakota state senator Judy Estenson, who is running again for the Senate seat in District 15 after losing it through redistricting. Gary opens by introducing the show and previewing both the political interview and a later health segment. The conversation then turns to Estenson’s background as a retired nurse of 40 years, emphasizing her belief in serving people, keeping government small, protecting freedom, and drawing on her experience in healthcare and agriculture. A major focus of the interview is the complicated redistricting process that removed Estenson from the district she had represented. She explains how a court-accepted map tied the Spirit Lake and Turtle Mountain reservations together, shifting district boundaries and placing her outside District 15 while moving another senator into it. Estenson says she entered the race again partly because court decisions could still restore the previous lines and partly because much of the district remains the same constituency she previously served. The discussion also covers the Republican primary, where Estenson faces incumbent Kent Weston and a local dentist, while the House race features additional Republican and Democratic candidates. Gary and Estenson talk about divisions within the Republican Party, with some candidates presenting themselves as more moderate and others as more conservative. They also discuss campaign spending, conventions, debates, and the challenge of misleading attacks in politics, especially on social media. Estenson outlines her priorities if elected: keeping government spending low, protecting parental rights, supporting school choice, defending pro-life policies, and ensuring legislators act as careful stewards of taxpayer money. She stresses that she listens to constituents, values helping people directly, and wants voters to understand both her record and her willingness to serve District 15 again. #northdakota #republicanparty #gop #legislativeassembly
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Open Range hosted by Gary Emineth, featuring former North Dakota state senator Judy Estenson, who is running again for the Senate seat in District 15 after losing it through redistricting. Gary opens by introducing the show and previewing both the political interview and a later health segment. The conversation then turns to Estenson’s background as a retired nurse of 40 years, emphasizing her belief in serving people, keeping government small, protecting freedom, and drawing on her experience in healthcare and agriculture. A major focus of the interview is the complicated redistricting process that removed Estenson from the district she had represented. She explains how a court-accepted map tied the Spirit Lake and Turtle Mountain reservations together, shifting district boundaries and placing her outside District 15 while moving another senator into it. Estenson says she entered the race again partly because court decisions could still restore the previous lines and partly because much of the district remains the same constituency she previously served. The discussion also covers the Republican primary, where Estenson faces incumbent Kent Weston and a local dentist, while the House race features additional Republican and Democratic candidates. Gary and Estenson talk about divisions within the Republican Party, with some candidates presenting themselves as more moderate and others as more conservative. They also discuss campaign spending, conventions, debates, and the challenge of misleading attacks in politics, especially on social media. Estenson outlines her priorities if elected: keeping government spending low, protecting parental rights, supporting school choice, defending pro-life policies, and ensuring legislators act as careful stewards of taxpayer money. She stresses that she listens to constituents, values helping people directly, and wants voters to understand both her record and her willingness to serve District 15 again. #northdakota #republicanparty #gop #legislativeassembly
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Candidate Rep former Senator Judy Esteson District 15 Devils Lake ND
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