GRAND FORKS (AP) - Earl Pomeroy has the blessing of North Dakota's Democratic convention delegates to run for his ninth term in the U.S. House.

Delegates are endorsing several candidates for statewide office during their weekend convention in Grand Forks.

Pomeroy is a former North Dakota state legislator and insurance commissioner. He was first elected to the U.S. House in 1992. He's 55 years old.

He didn't have any opposition for the Democratic endorsement.

Pomeroy will be running for the second time against Republican Duane Sand. Pomeroy got 60 percent of the vote against Sand in 2004.

Cheryl Bergian, a Fargo attorney, received the endorsement for Public Service Commission. Bergian, 46, is running against Brian Kalk of Fargo for the seat of retiring commissioner Susan Wefald.

Wayne Sanstead received a letter of support for superintendent of public instruction. Sanstead, who will be 73 later this month, has held the office since 1984.