Burgum, Sanford 'leaning in' on 2020 re-election run

Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford tiptoed around their intentions to run for re-election in 2020 when asked Thursday by The Bismarck Tribune editorial board.

"Brent and I love what we do, we're passionate about what we do, we're honored to have the opportunity to serve," the first-term Republican governor said. "I think if we're trying to read the tea leaves, I'd say we're leaning in."

"It'd be pretty early for an announcement," Sanford added with a chuckle.

Burgum, 62, is a wealthy former Microsoft executive who entered the 2016 race after former Gov. Jack Dalrymple announced his intention to retire.

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Let's hope that the Democrats can find some good candidates to run against these GOP incumbents.