District 12 Democratic-NPL Sets Jamestown Convention to Elect Delegates

The District 12 Democratic-NPL notified party members and the community on Jan. 7 that its 2026 District Convention would convene in Jamestown on Jan. 20. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Gladstone Inn and Suites meeting rooms, lists the primary business of electing delegates to the state convention set for March 6-8 in Bismarck.

District conventions are the mechanism by which local party organizations choose representation for the state convention. Delegates elected at the Jan. 20 meeting will carry District 12’s voice to Bismarck, participating in party business that can include platform discussion, committee appointments, and candidate endorsement processes as the Democratic-NPL moves through the 2026 calendar.

For residents of Stutsman County, the Jamestown convention is one of the most direct opportunities this winter to influence who represents the district at the state level. Local party members and interested community residents are the intended participants in the meeting; their choices will determine which delegates attend the March state convention and help shape the party’s organizational and political priorities in the months ahead.

Holding the convention in Jamestown makes access easier for voters and activists across District 12 who want to be involved in the internal decision-making process. The timing comes early in the new year, providing a clear schedule for delegate selection well in advance of the state convention. That clarity allows county-level groups and individuals to prepare, coordinate, and make decisions about representation and outreach before statewide gatherings begin.

The announcement provided the date, location, start time, and the main agenda item for local Democrats and community members considering participation. Those who plan to attend should note the Jan. 20 start time of 5:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Inn and Suites meeting rooms. The delegates chosen there will represent District 12 at the state convention in Bismarck March 6-8, where further party business for the 2026 cycle will be conducted.