Burgum's stock rises in Trump veepstakes

Doug Burgum has emerged unexpectedly as a top choice to serve as former President Trump's running mate, a development that comes after the North Dakota governor failed to gain traction against the former president in his White House bid.

Burgum was little known outside of his home state when he started his presidential run last year. But since endorsing Trump after suspending his campaign, he has been a top ally and close adviser to the former president.

In a sign of the governor’s growing clout...