Endorsements

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  I support Justice Tufte because he has integrity and upholds the Constitution. He is a voice for freedom!

  Pastor Kurt Chaffee

  Pastor, New Song Church, Bismarck

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  Jerod Tufte has been a solid servant leader throughout his career. He always delivers modern results with old fashioned integrity. His class and dignity are matched by his work ethic and intellect.

  Kevin Cramer

  U.S. Senator, North Dakota

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  I had the opportunity to work closely with Jerod Tufte when he served as my legal counsel in the Governor's office from 2011 to 2014. He was thoughtful, well-prepared, and deeply respectful of the law. Since then, he has continued his public service as a district judge and as a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Jerod brings experience, steadiness, and integrity to the bench.

  Jack Dalrymple

  32nd Governor of North Dakota (2010–2016)

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  Justice Tufte was an excellent mentor when I clerked for him in 2017. He taught me about strong work ethic and principled lawyering, and he has one of the sharpest legal minds I've met in my career.

  Eric Lundberg

  Attorney, Fargo

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  He has a very well-deserved reputation for excellence as a jurist, and his judicial opinions reflect his sound understanding of the important and proper role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law in our constitutional republic. He has also been generous in sharing his time and expertise with our UND law students.

  Michael S. McGinniss

  Professor, UND School of Law; Dean (2019–2022)

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  Integrity, discipline, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Those are values I've built my career on, and they're the same qualities I see in Justice Tufte. Our courts need leaders who are fair, principled, and dedicated to justice.

  Ricardo Pierre-Louis

  Founder, Magic Soccer Skills; teacher, Bismarck

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  In my appearances before Justice Tufte, he has been prepared with relevant and insightful questions. His written opinions follow the law and provide fact-based reasoning. He is intelligent, studious, hardworking, and down to earth — the most qualified person for this position.

  Kent Reierson

  Retired partner, Crowley Fleck; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; Williston

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  He promised to be a justice who would say what the law is, not what the law should be — and over the last decade, he has kept this promise. This proven commitment to the rule of law is exactly what all North Dakotans deserve from their judicial branch.

  Jake Rodenbiker

  Attorney, Fargo; Commissioner, Uniform Law Commission

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