Charles
Tuttle
Independent candidate Charles Tuttle of Bismarck is running for North Dakota's at-large U.S. House seat in 2026.
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Background
Charles Tuttle is an independent candidate from Bismarck, North Dakota, running for the state's at-large U.S. House seat in the November 3, 2026 general election. He introduced himself as "Charles Tuttle from Bismarck, North Dakota" during an October 8, 2026 Prairie Public debate. [5, 9]
Tuttle has a history of running for office in North Dakota. He previously ran for the at-large U.S. House seat in 2018, for superintendent of public instruction in 2020, and for secretary of state in 2022, losing each of those races. He also ran in the 2026 Republican primary for superintendent of public instruction but did not advance to the general election. [9, 13, 15, 21]
One 2026 report described him as a "Republican activist," though no specific occupation or employment history is documented in available sources. His education background was not provided in candidate profile listings. [6, 18]
The incumbent in the 2026 at-large House race is Rep. Julie Fedorchak. No official campaign website or verified social media accounts for Tuttle were identified in available sources as of late 2026. [1, 9]
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District At-large, North Dakota
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8debateTuttle participates in Prairie Public U.S. House debate alongside Hammer and Neville; Fedorchak absent
Tuttle debated Democratic-NPL nominee Trygve Hammer and independent Helene Neville in a 90-minute Prairie Public/PBS debate. Incumbent Republican Julie Fedorchak withdrew after Prairie Public added Tuttle and Neville to the originally planned one-on-one event. Fedorchak said she had agreed only to a one-hour debate with Hammer.
Face To Face | Face to Face: North Dakota US House Debate | Season 2026 · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateTuttle raises data center surveillance concerns and calls for local township authority
In the debate, Tuttle said data centers might become obsolete within five to ten years and warned that increased AI and data use could expand government surveillance. He argued for greater local transparency and township authority in decisions about data centers.
Data center transparency, supporting farmers and more ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateTuttle voices support for Trump policies, DOGE cuts, term limits, and ban on congressional stock trading
At the Prairie Public debate, Tuttle said he supported Donald Trump and wanted Trump's policies enacted into law. He said he would make Department of Government Efficiency cuts permanent if elected. He also called for age and term limits and an end to stock trading by members of Congress.
North Dakota US House challengers advocate for change · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateTuttle calls for fair trade, criticizes biofuels, and says Iran's nuclear program must be 'taken out'
On agriculture and energy, Tuttle called for fair and equal trade and said biofuels and green energy do not work. On foreign policy, he said Iran was a threat and its nuclear program needed to be eliminated. He also criticized oil companies over prices.
Data center transparency, supporting farmers and more ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsTuttle featured in issue spotlight on North Dakota U.S. House candidates and affordability
A KFGO report from September 29 included Tuttle among North Dakota U.S. House candidates discussing differing approaches to affordability issues, one of the few pre-debate press appearances documented in the sources.
Issue spotlight: North Dakota US House candidates differ on solutions to affordability · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingTuttle certified on North Dakota's 2026 general-election ballot as independent U.S. House candidate
A candidate-tracking profile reports that a September 24 status note initially placed Tuttle in the superintendent of public instruction contest but was superseded; he was confirmed on the November 3 general-election ballot for U.S. House, at-large, running as an independent from Bismarck.
Charles Tuttle (I) — U.S. Representative, ND-AL | 2026 profile · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20filingTuttle listed on North Dakota sample ballots as independent U.S. House candidate
Sample ballot records for multiple North Dakota counties published around September 20 list Charles Tuttle as a candidate for U.S. Representative, ND at-large, appearing alongside other independent and party-nominated candidates.
58078 Sample Ballot: Cass County, ND 2026 | The Ballot Brief · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 1newsTuttle lost North Dakota superintendent of public instruction primary before pivoting to House race
Reporting from October 9 states that Tuttle had lost the June 2026 primary for North Dakota superintendent of public instruction before deciding to run for the U.S. House at-large seat as an independent. The exact date and vote totals were not reported.
North Dakota US House challengers advocate for change · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Constitutional Platform PAC organizationListed under Endorsements on Tuttle's iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date or supporting announcement given. ivoterguide.com
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. House ND-00 · IND | Lost | 13,066 | 4.1% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Sources 7
- [1] Data center transparency, supporting farmers and more ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Face To Face | Face to Face: North Dakota US House Debate | Season 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] North Dakota US House challengers advocate for change(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Issue spotlight: North Dakota US House candidates differ on solutions to affordability(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [5] Charles Tuttle - Representative in Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] Charles Tuttle (I) — U.S. Representative, ND-AL | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [7] 58078 Sample Ballot: Cass County, ND 2026 | The Ballot Brief(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026