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Doug Burgum
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Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum

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Appointed Official— This position is not elected. Doug Burgum was appointed to serve as Secretary of the Interior.
Presidential · ND · Since 2025
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForMixed
Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstMixed
Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Strongly AgainstMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Advocates for securing the southern border, ending catch-and-release, and enforcing existing immigration laws.

Advocates for protecting American interests abroad, strong diplomacy backed by military readiness.

Supports protecting current benefits while open to bipartisan reforms for long-term program stability.

Opposes federal housing mandates, preferring local control over zoning and housing policy.

Education & Student Debt
Est.Leans Against

Critical of one-size-fits-all education policies and supports alternatives to traditional public schooling.

Takes a balanced approach to technology policy, weighing privacy concerns against economic growth.

Economy & Jobs
Est.Strongly For

Advocates for reducing government regulations, lowering taxes on businesses, and promoting economic freedom.

Critical of policies perceived as being soft on crime or reducing penalties for offenders.

Advocates for streamlining permitting processes and using public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.

Critical of healthcare expansion proposals, citing concerns about cost, quality, and government overreach.

Advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, supporting fossil fuels alongside renewable development.

Estimated from party affiliation — not yet verified

Estimated from party affiliation — not yet verified

Thinks climate rules hurt businesses and cost too much. Puts jobs and cheap energy first.

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Wants a strong military with enough money to stay ready.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Labor & Unions
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

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