Rick Becker announces Senate bid against Hoeven

(Bismarck, ND) -- Bismarck's Rick Becker is making a bid for the U.S. Senate.

The state Representative said last month he wouldn't be seeking re-election to the legislature.  Becker says Americans "needs a different breed of politician." He also said North Dakota needs a leader in the Senate who is "bold, strong, and truly conservative." 

Becker will face off against longtime Senator for North Dakota, as well as former Governor John Hoeven.