North Dakota
Electoral Votes: 3
Population: 799,358
2024 Turnout: 63.1%
2020 Turnout: 63.4%
Cook PVI: R+18
Federal Government:
Senate
| John Hoeven (R) | Kevin Cramer (R) |
House
| Julie Fedorchak* (R) | North Dakota’s At-Large |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Kelly Armstrong (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 43R* | 4D* |
| State House | 82R* | 12D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
North Dakota is one of the most Republican states in the country, with near-total GOP dominance in statewide and legislative offices. Its political culture emphasizes agriculture, energy production, and conservative social values. Democrats have very limited statewide influence but maintain small pockets of support in certain communities. Economic debates often center on oil development and rural infrastructure. Electoral competition largely takes place within Republican primaries.
