In 2023, Brandon worked with his colleagues on the Health and Human Services Committee to draft and pass legislation to ban abortion in North Dakota (SB 2150)! Brandon believes the greatest tragedy over the last 50 years in the United States has been the attack on life, whether through the legalization of abortion or the tolerance of euthanasia. If re-elected Brandon will continue to fight for life beginning at conception and ending only at natural death. The most American thing anyone can do is to stand up for the rights of someone else. He is proud to receive the “Life Champion Award” from North Dakota Right to Life. 

In 2020, the CATO Institute ranked North Dakota as the worst state in the country for educational freedom. Meanwhile, the state barely reached the 50th percentile in education quality. North Dakota has top-rate teachers and administrators, but politicians have failed to build a curriculum that fosters patriotism, prepares students for real-world success, and gives students a head start in college or the workforce. Brandon is a firm proponent of school choice, legalizing charter schools, and investing in career and technical programs. He also will work to uproot forced left-wing ideologies in public universities such as CRT while preserving freedom of thought and expression.

North Dakota’s workforce and natural abundance of resources have created a strong economy, well-paying job opportunities, and large revenues for the state government. Brandon believes that state budgets must be well-managed by investing in the long-term sustainability and growth of North Dakota. Spending tax dollars on pet projects and corporate subsidies is a mismanagement of funds and squanders North Dakota’s opportunity to lower property tax burdens on citizens, increase investments in vocational education, and create a business environment without predetermined winners and losers. In 2025, Brandon plans to put forth legislation to reduce North Dakota’s reliance on federal funds and the string attached to the money.

The 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution and Article 1 Section 1 of the North Dakota Constitution clearly articulates that Americans have the right to keep and bear arms without excessive interference from government. The US and North Dakota Constitutions did not merely legalize the selling and purchasing of weapons for hunting or sport. Gun ownership is also meant to protect individuals from all forms of tyranny and violence. North Dakotans should have the right to purchase man-portable firearms that can be safely used and stored. Recently proposed red flag laws threaten gun ownership. Brandon will not support these attempts to corrode individual liberty and protection. Rep. Prichard has a strong record of supporting gun rights, voting for every bill supported by the NRA and Gun Owners of America.

There is nothing more destructive to the social and economic well-being of North Dakota than politicians that remain in office indefinitely, adapting their policy goals to the interests of lobbyists rather than observing set principles and answering to their districts. Brandon is a firm advocate for legislative and executive term limits, caps on political donations from public officials, and limits on out-of-state campaign contributions. He will work to limit the power grip of lifelong politicians while securing votes through commonsense voting reform like universal photo ID.