Welcome!

We're Republican candidates running for District 9 in North Dakota!

Faith, Family and Freedom isn’t just a political slogan, it’s what we believe and who we are. We want to protect your freedom of religion, make it easier for your family to thrive, and secure your freedom. That will make us strong, as we move forward together.

Doc Brien Endorses Judy Estenson

Rob Graywater Endorses Judy Estenson

Judy Estenson Endorses Rob Graywater

Judy Estenson Endorses Doc Brien

Doc Brien Endorses Rob Graywater

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Caring

Loving our neighbor is what makes us strong. All three of us have dedicated our lives to strengthening our communities.

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Supportive

In time of need, we're there for our community. We love helping others, it's why we want to represent the wonderful people of District 9.

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Generous

Generosity, specifically of our time, is what we live by. We give to others by lending a hand, or a shoulder to cry on.

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Caring

Loving our neighbor is what makes us strong. All three of us have dedicated our lives to strengthening our communities.

3 people holding a heart

Supportive

In time of need, we're there for our community. We love helping others, it's why we want to represent the wonderful people of District 9.

Hand with a dollar sign above it

Generosity

Generosity, specifically being generous of our time, is what we live by. We give to others by lending a hand, or a shoulder to cry on.

Faith.

Family.

Freedom.

The three most important things in life. Without these things, life wouldn't be nearly as good!

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Faith.

Family.

Freedom.

The three most important things. Without these things, life wouldn't be nearly as good!

About

The Warriors of District 9

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Judy Estenson

For forty two years I dedicated myself to helping sick people get well. I’m ready to bring that same dedication to healing our failing state policies that favor some people and hurt others. I want to do what’s best for all our families. It’s one of the reasons I ran for State Senate in 2022. It’s why I co-sponsored a bill to protect the rights of sexual assault victims. It’s time for us to work together, to make North Dakota a safe, healthy state for all North Dakotans.

Doc Brien

You can know the truth and work in harmony with it. Throughout the past 35 years I have worked within academic settings, Tribal Government, and most recently focused my efforts on supporting Catholic Indian Missions. My primary goal has been to improve the lives of disadvantaged Native American peoples and communities. My skills include advising, teaching, strategic planning, research and analysis, as well as Public Relations, advocacy, and cultural presentations.

Rob Graywater

Rob and his wife, Carol, have been married 36 years. They have 6 children, 20 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. They have also served as foster parents in the Spirit Lake community for 23 years, providing a home for many nieces and nephews and other children in need of a stable environment.

About

The Warriors of District 9

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Judy Estenson

As a mother of five children, I know the real value of a family. And our families matter. In 1978 I went to work as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Devil’s Lake and continued to work in nursing until 2021. For forty two years I dedicated myself to helping sick people get well. I’m ready to bring that same dedication to healing our failing state policies that favor some people and hurt others. I want to do what’s best for all our families. It’s one of the reasons I ran for State Senate in 2022. It’s why I co-sponsored a bill to protect the rights of sexual assault victims. It’s time for us to work together, to make North Dakota a safe, healthy state for all North Dakotans.

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Doc Brien

You can know the truth and work in harmony with it. Throughout the past 35 years I have worked within academic settings, Tribal Government, and most recently focused my efforts on supporting Catholic Indian Missions. My primary goal has been to improve the lives of disadvantaged Native American peoples and communities. My skills include advising, teaching, strategic planning, research and analysis, as well as Public Relations, advocacy, and cultural presentations.

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Rob Graywater

I am currently the Director of the Spirit Lake Fish and Wildlife and Bison programs, and an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Nation. I serve my community as President of the Tate Topa Tribal School board and as deacon at Dakota Baptist Church in Fort Totten. I was recently elected Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of the Dakota Baptist Convention.

Rob and his wife, Carol, have been married 36 years. They have 6 children, 20 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. They have also served as foster parents in the Spirit Lake community for 23 years, providing a home for many nieces and nephews and other children in need of a stable environment.

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