Dr. Phil Sallberg
Candidate for North Dakota State Senate District 13
Dr. Phil Sallberg brings nearly 50 years of experience in healthcare and business to the legislative race, including a longtime career as a private partnership dentist, part-time work at a dental community center, and successful small business ownership in real estate, hospitality, radio, rentals, and childcare. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served overseas, he remains active in his church and civic organizations while continuing to practice dentistry part-time. He is running to give District 13 a strong conservative voice that returns decision-making power to families and local communities.
Championing Parental Rights
I want to make this district a true advocate for parental rights and medical freedoms by supporting commonsense legislation that protects children and empowers families. In regards to the 2025 legislation session, I would have supported HB 2150, which bans abortions after six weeks with clear exceptions for rape, incest, or the life of the mother; HB 1254 to shield kids from dangerous “gender affirming” medical practices; and HB 1249, the Girls’ Fairness in Sports bill, which keeps biological boys out of girls’ K-12 sports. I would also support HB 1450, allowing parents to be present in exam rooms, and HB 2307 to remove pornography from view in libraries.
Tackling Mental Health, Childcare, and Rural Healthcare Shortages
North Dakota faces a serious mental health crisis, especially in rural areas, where hospitals are short on beds, professionals are stretched thin by addictions and recovery work, and there simply aren’t enough healthcare providers—including in medicare/dental care. I propose practical, parent-driven solutions such as nonprofit, parent-owned and operated childcare centers funded directly by families, along with similar community-based models that offer additional mental health and therapy options without replacing licensed professionals. These targeted programs will fill real gaps in childcare, rural health, mental health, and dental services.
Why My Business Experience Makes Me the Right Choice
With decades as an entrepreneur across multiple industries, I know how to build efficient, fiscally conservative programs that work for real people instead of depending on big government bureaucracies. My background equips me to develop sustainable, locally driven legislation that are not expensive state programs but smart, nonprofit solutions that empower families and communities. North Dakota families deserve a state senator who will deliver practical results, protect our values, and keep decision-making where it belongs—close to home.
Contact:
(218) 684-5146
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