Layton W.
Freborg, an American politician in North Dakota, died on February 20, 2026, at age 92 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He represented the 8th district in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976 and again from 1979 to 1982, and served in the 8th district of the North Dakota State Senate from 1985 to 2012.
Freborg was chairman of the State Senate Education Committee from 1995 to 2012 and served as chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party from 1985 to 1991.
Layton W. Freborg (May 13, 1933 – February 20, 2026) was an American politician in the state of North Dakota. He represented the 8th district in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976 and 1979 to 1982, and the 8th district in the North Dakota State Senate from 1985 to 2012. He was the Chairman of the State Senate Education Committee from 1995 to 2012. He also was Chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party from 1985 to 1991. Freborg died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on February 20, 2026, at the age of 92.