US mid-term elections: North Dakota

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North Dakota

Democrat Kent Conrad held his Senate seat and Earl Pomeroy did the same in the only House contest here.

This could be seen as a surprise, in a state that has opted for Republican presidential candidates in 16 of the last 17 elections.

SENATE

Democratic incumbent Kent Conrad beats Republican Dwight Grotberg. Democrat Byron Dorgan holds the other seat.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	2	2	2	2
	Republican	0	0	0	0
	Independent	0	0	0	0

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

North Dakota has one congressional district, which was won by incumbent Earl Pomeroy.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	1	1	1	1
	Republican	0	0	0	0
	Independent	0	0	0	0

GOVERNOR

There is no race this year. Republican John Hoeven is governor.

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