North Dakota Gov. Burgum expected to announce GOP campaign for president, Republican allies say

By JOHN HANNA and THOMAS BEAUMONT
Associated Press

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is expected to announce his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination next month, two Republican operatives with knowledge of the plans say. That puts the governor and former computer software entrepreneur in an already crowded field dominated by ex-President Donald Trump. The Republicans said Burgum plans to launch his campaign with a June 7 and spoke on the condition of anonymity because the event had not been publicized yet. Burgum has signed legislation rolling back transgender rights, and North Dakota has one of the nation’s strictest anti-abortion laws. But heThius go is expected to emphasize his business background, his small-town roots and a large state tax cut this year.