FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Mike Bloomberg 2020 today announced new campaign field staff in North Dakota ahead of the state’s Democratic caucuses on Tuesday, March 10.
Nick Schmit is Bloomberg’s top staffer in the state, serving as senior advisor for North Dakota. A native of Wyndmere and a graduate of the University of North Dakota, Schmit has worked at the State Department in Washington, D.C., and in North Dakota politics.
“North Dakota voters want a proven, pragmatic leader — and Mike fits the bill,” Schmit said. “Our team is excited to get to work across North Dakota. Mike is running a truly nationwide race, investing time and energy to connect with voters in every state. Folks who want to learn more or help out with the campaign should reach out for more details.”
In addition to Schmit, Jessica Edland of Jamestown is joining the campaign as North Dakota political director. She’s a former North Dakota state legislator and has worked for the North Dakota Farmers Union.
Laura Dronen of Fargo comes to the campaign as organizing director. Dronen was previously a field representative in Sen. Heidi Heitkamp’s Fargo office, and has also worked on state and federal political campaigns in North Dakota.
Jared Gilmour, a Fargo native, is the campaign’s North Dakota communications director. He previously served as deputy press secretary and press secretary for Sen. Heitkamp.
The campaign’s North Dakota headquarters is in downtown Fargo at 630 1st Ave N. Suite 3. That office also houses field organizers for western Minnesota, a state that will vote in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary on Super Tuesday in early March.
Mike Bloomberg 2020 plans to open a field office in Grand Forks before the North Dakota caucuses as well.
Several field organizers focused on North Dakota — as well as a regional organizing director in Grand Forks — are expected to join the campaign this week and beyond.
On caucus day, 14 polling locations will be open across the state from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST.
More information about the North Dakota presidential primary can be found at demnpl.com/primary.