2006 North Dakota state elections
The state and local elections in North Dakota in 2006 proceeded as follows:
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State offices
Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Kristin Hedger, an aide to Senator Byron Dorgan.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Al Jaeger (inc.) | 115,341 | 53.92% | -11.24% | |
| Democratic | Kristin Hedger | 98,583 | 46.08% | +11.24% | |
| Majority | 16,758 | 7.83% | -22.49% | ||
| Turnout | 213,924 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
Attorney General
Popular incumbent Republican Attorney General of North Dakota Wayne Stenehjem defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Bill Brudvick, an attorney.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wayne Stenehjem (inc.) | 148,194 | 68.86% | -3.68% | |
| Democratic | Bill Brudvik | 67,032 | 31.14% | +3.68% | |
| Majority | 81,162 | 37.71% | -7.37% | ||
| Turnout | 215,226 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
Agriculture Commissioner
Incumbent Democratic-NPL North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson defeated 2004 Republican) nominee Doug Goehring in a rematch.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger Johnson (inc.) | 119,812 | 55.84% | +5.52% | |
| Republican | Doug Goehring | 94,736 | 44.16% | -5.52% | |
| Majority | 25,076 | 11.69% | +11.05% | ||
| Turnout | 214,548 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
Public Service Commissioner
Incumbent Republican North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Cheryl Bergian, a former candidate for the North Dakota State Senate.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Clark (inc.) | 110,002 | 52.32% | -13.17% | |
| Democratic | Cheryl Bergian | 100,233 | 47.68% | +13.17% | |
| Majority | 9,769 | 4.64% | -26.34% | ||
| Turnout | 210,235 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
Tax Commissioner
Incumbent Republican North Dakota Tax Commissioner Cory Fong defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Brent Edison, the 2004 Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota State Auditor.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cory Fong (inc.) | 112,154 | 53.05% | -16.12% | |
| Democratic | Brent Edison | 99,243 | 46.95% | +16.12% | |
| Majority | 12,911 | 6.10% | -32.24% | ||
| Turnout | 211,397 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
Ballot measures
Constitutional Measure 1
This ballot measure made proposed changes to policy relating to public school trust funds.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes |
128,800 | 67.23 |
| No | 62,772 | 32.77 |
| Total votes | 191,572 | 100.00 |
Initiated Constitutional Measure 2
This ballot measure prohibited the use of land taken by eminent domain for any future private use, with exceptions of public utilities and common carriers.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
137,660 | 67.49 |
| No | 66,302 | 32.51 |
| Total votes | 203,962 | 100.00 |
Statutory Measure 3
This ballot measure would have made changes to family law concerning child custody, child support, and other issues.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No |
118,048 | 56.41 |
| Yes | 91,225 | 43.59 |
| Total votes | 209,273 | 100.00 |
Legislature Summary
In the North Dakota House of Representatives, the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party gained six seats, to total 33, while the Republicans hold all of the remaining 61 seats. In the North Dakota Senate, the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party gained six seats, to total 21, while the Republicans hold all of the remaining 26 seats.
References
- http://web.apps.state.nd.us/sec/emspublic/gp/electionresultssearch.htm?displayCode=STATE&showMap=N&electionDate=11072006&searchType=STATE&resultType=All+Offices+and+Measures&cmd=Search&officeElectionNo=All+Offices+and+Measures
- http://web.apps.state.nd.us/sec/emspublic/gp/electionresultssearch.htm?electionDate=11072006&searchType=STATE&officeElectionNo=M2519&cmd=Search&showMap=N&resultType=Constitutional%20Measure%20No.%201&legislativeDistrictNo=&judicialDistrictNo=&countyNo=&showJudDistricts=Y
- http://web.apps.state.nd.us/sec/emspublic/gp/electionresultssearch.htm?electionDate=11072006&searchType=STATE&officeElectionNo=M2520&cmd=Search&showMap=N&resultType=Initiated%20Constitutional%20Measure%20No.%202&legislativeDistrictNo=&judicialDistrictNo=&countyNo=&showJudDistricts=Y
- http://web.apps.state.nd.us/sec/emspublic/gp/electionresultssearch.htm?electionDate=11072006&searchType=STATE&officeElectionNo=M2526&cmd=Search&showMap=N&resultType=Statutory%20Measure%20No.%203&legislativeDistrictNo=&judicialDistrictNo=&countyNo=&showJudDistricts=Y
See also
- United States Senate election in North Dakota, 2006
- North Dakota congressional elections, 2006