North Dakota House Minority Leader Zac Ista Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026
Ista cited legislative time demands and family priorities after serving since 2020, highlighting his role in passing emergency responder benefits and education initiatives.
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Rep. Zac Ista, House minority leader from Grand Forks, will not seek reelection
GRAND FORKS – State House Minority Leader Rep. Zac Ista, D-Grand Forks, has announced he will not be seeking reelection. Ista, an attorney who serves District 43, made the announcement on Tuesday. He said his reasoning for not running again stems from the significant time commitment that comes with serving in the Legislature and wanting to spend more time with his kids. “Service in our state Legislature is a large commitment, an important commit…
Democrat Rep. Zac Ista of Grand Forks, the minority leader, will not seek re-election
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota House Minority Leader Zac Ista announces that he will not seek re-election in the fall. Ista was first appointed to the seat in 2020 to fill out Rep. Matt Eidson’s term. He was elected in 2022. Ista says the legislature demands substantial time away from his family, which is especially difficult while his kids are young. In a statement he said that he looks forward to serving District 43 through the end of his t…
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