1992 United States Senate special election in North Dakota

The 1992 United States Senate special election in North Dakota was held on December 4, 1992 to fill the United States Senate seat vacated by the late Quentin Burdick. Burdick's widow, Jocelyn Burdick, was appointed as a temporary replacement until the election was held. Democratic-NPL nominee Kent Conrad, who held North Dakota's other senate seat since 1986, had not run for re-election to his own seat, holding himself to a campaign promise pledging to reduce the federal deficit. Conrad won the election.

1992 United States Senate special election in North Dakota

December 4, 1992
 
Nominee Kent Conrad Jack Dalrymple
Party Democratic-NPL Republican
Popular vote 103,246 55,194
Percentage 63.2% 33.8%

County results
Conrad:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Dalrymple:      40–50%      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Jocelyn Burdick
Democratic-NPL

Elected U.S. Senator

Kent Conrad
Democratic-NPL

Major candidates

Democratic-NPL

Republican

Campaign

Burdick's death provided an opportunity for Conrad to return to the Senate in a fight for an open seat. However, some, particularly his political opponents, saw this as a breach of his promise in spirit if not letter, Conrad's high approval ratings as Senator carried through to a victory against Republican state legislator Jack Dalrymple.[1]

Results

General election results
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic-NPL Kent Conrad 103,246 63.22 73.57
Republican Jack Dalrymple 55,194 33.80
Independent Darold Larson 4,871 2.98
Majority
Turnout 163,311
Democratic-NPL hold Swing

See also

References

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