Date uploaded: 2023-10-13 17:49:59

Doug Burgum is surging forward with his campaign despite low poll numbers as he ties with presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and is ahead of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.    During a series of town hall forums presented by USA TODAY, the USA TODAY Network and Seacoastonline in Exeter, New Hampshire, Burgum named the addiction crisis as a top priority in his administration. He added that he would treat addiction and mental health as a health care issue, ensuring there's a reimbursement system that supports mental health and that jails can serve as proper healthcare facilities to provide services needed to those struggling.   Visit our bio to read more takeaways from his discussion. 📸: Josh Morgan & Jack Gruber / USA TODAY