2006 North Dakota state elections

The state and local elections in North Dakota in 2006 proceeded as follows:

State offices

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Secretary of State

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Incumbent Republican North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Kristin Hedger, an aide to Senator Byron Dorgan.

General election results[1]
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

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Popular incumbent Republican Attorney General of North Dakota Wayne Stenehjem defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Bill Brudvick, an attorney.

General election results
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

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2006 North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner election

← 2002 November 7, 2006 2010 →
 
Nominee Roger Johnson Doug Goehring
Party Democratic–NPL Republican
Popular vote 119,812 94,736
Percentage 55.84% 44.16%

Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%     80–90%
Goehring:      50–60%

Agriculture Commissioner before election

Roger Johnson
Democratic–NPL

Elected Agriculture Commissioner

Roger Johnson
Democratic–NPL

Incumbent Democratic-NPL North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson defeated 2004 Republican) nominee Doug Goehring in a rematch.

General election results
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

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Incumbent Republican North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Cheryl Bergian, a former candidate for the North Dakota State Senate.

General election results
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

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Incumbent Republican North Dakota Tax Commissioner Cory Fong defeated Democratic-NPL nominee Brent Edison, the 2004 Democratic-NPL nominee for North Dakota State Auditor.

General election results
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

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Constitutional Measure 1

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This ballot measure made proposed changes to policy relating to public school trust funds.

Constitutional Measure No. 1[2]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 128,800 67.23
No 62,772 32.77
Total votes 191,572 100.00

Initiated Constitutional Measure 2

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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.

Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2[3]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 137,660 67.49
No 66,302 32.51
Total votes 203,962 100.00

Statutory Measure 3

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This ballot measure would have made changes to family law concerning child custody, child support, and other issues.

Statutory Measure No. 3[4]
Choice Votes %
Referendum failed No 118,048 56.41
Yes 91,225 43.59
Total votes 209,273 100.00

Legislature Summary

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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

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See also

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