“Governor Doug Burgum has been a staunch supporter of North Dakota’s coal industry and has worked tirelessly to secure and foster jobs for the more than 12,000 North Dakotans that rely on the industry. Governor Doug Burgum is a forward-thinker that will apply his business and economic development prowess to the nation’s opportunities as he did for the State of North Dakota. The Lignite Energy Council appreciates Governor Burgum’s leadership and supports him in his run for the presidency.”

– Jason Bohrer, President & CEO – Lignite Energy Council