State Sen. Josh Boschee Projected Winner in Fargo Mayoral Election
Unofficial results show Boschee ahead by nearly 20 points as Fargo voters choose new leadership for the first time in more than a decade.
- On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, North Dakota Sen. Joshua Boschee won the Fargo mayoral race, securing 46.7% of the vote as of Wednesday with nearly 10,100 votes.
- The open seat attracted five candidates, marking the first time in over a decade that Fargo voters selected new leadership after Mayor Tim Mahoney declined to seek reelection.
- City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg finished second with 27.7% of the vote, while City Commissioner Denise Kolpack received 15.2%, City Commissioner David Piepkorn 8.2%, and Fargo Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou Sirleaf 2%.
- As Fargo's first full-time mayor, Boschee will earn an annual salary of $100,000 for a four-year term and lead his first City Commission meeting on July 6.
- Reflecting on his campaign, Boschee stated, "We have the foundational infrastructure for entrepreneurs to be successful and for small businesses to grow," signaling his economic focus for the city.
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North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected Fargo mayor
FARGO — North Dakota Sen. Joshua Boschee has won the Fargo mayoral race, according to unofficial results as of 11:30 p.m. Boschee was in first with 47% of the vote as of late Tuesday, June 9, according to unofficial election results posted on the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. That's almost 20 points ahead of City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg (28%). Boschee said he was excited about voter turnout, particularly with new and young vo…
Josh Boschee wins Fargo mayoral race
Steve Hallstrom’s conversation with Josh Boschee [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2026/06/10042313/boschee-declares-victory.mp3"] LISTEN: Steve Hallstrom and Scott Hennen’s conversation with Michelle Turnberg [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2026/06/10042313/turnberg-election-night.mp3"] UPDATE – With all 23 precincts reporting, Dem-NPL State Senator …
Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo
FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota State Senator Josh Boschee has been elected mayor of Fargo. With 70% of the votes counted, the Associated Press declared Boschee the winner with 8,744 votes. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News
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