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Governor of North Dakota

North Dakota · Next election 2028State
About This Office

Governor of North Dakota — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Kelly ArmstrongR
Governor · North Dakota
The 2028 Race

There is no data about this race yet. General election on Nov 7, 2028.

Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2024Kelly Armstrong Michelle Strinden R63.9%Merrill Piepkorn / Patrick Hart D 27.2%386,378
2020Doug Burgum / Brent Sanford R40.7%Doug Burgum R 40.6%579,368
2016Doug Burgum / Brent Sanford R43.7%Doug Burgum R 43.3%600,658
2012Jack Dalrymple / Drew Wrigley R62.5%Ryan Taylor / Ellen Chaffee D 34.1%320,487
2008John Hoeven / Jack Dalrymple R74.4%Tim Mathern / George Toman D 23.5%315,771
2004John Hoeven / Jack Dalrymple R72.1%Joe Satrom / Lloyd Omdahl D 27.9%310,415
2000John Hoeven / Jack Dalrymple R55.0%Heidi Heitkamp / Myron Just D 45.0%289,399
1996Edward T. Schafer / Rosemarie Myrdal R67.1%Lee Kaldor / Marian Kollmeyer D 31.4%260,605
State
Population
784,841
Median HH Income
$77K
Unemployment
2.8%
Bachelor's+
32.7%
Veterans
7.1%
Median Age
35.9
Mean HH Income
$102K
Poverty Rate
10.8%
HS or Higher
94.0%
Median Home Value
$250K
Median Rent
$954/mo
Owner-Occupied
62.9%
Under 18 / 65+
23.5% / 16.5%