Clayburgh was well-favored in his 2002 campaign for North Dakota's at-large congressional district against incumbent Democrat Earl Pomeroy, and ran an aggressive campaign including a visit from then-Vice President Dick Cheney in Fargo, North Dakota.
In his 2002 bid for North Dakota's at-large congressional district, Clayburgh was well-supported against incumbent Democrat Earl Pomeroy. His campaign included a meeting with Vice President Dick Cheney in Fargo, North Dakota.