2006 North Dakota state elections

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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  | %  | ±%

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| 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 |  |
Results by county

Jaeger:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

Hedger:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

* 70–80%

### 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  | %  | ±%

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| 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 |  |
Results by county

Stenehjem:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

* 70–80%

Brudvik:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

### Agriculture Commissioner

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2006 North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner election

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Nominee  | Roger Johnson | Doug Goehring |
Party  | Democratic–NPL | Republican
Popular vote  | 119,812 | 94,736
Percentage  | 55.84% | 44.16%

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

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| Agriculture Commissioner before election

Roger Johnson
Democratic–NPL

| Elected Agriculture Commissioner

Roger Johnson
Democratic–NPL

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

General election results  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| 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  | %  | ±%

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| 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 |  |
Results by county

Clark:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

Bergian:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

* 70–80%

### 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  | %  | ±%

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| 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 |  |
Results by county

Fong:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

Edison:

* 50–60%

* 60–70%

* 70–80%

## 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  | %

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Yes | 128,800 | 67.23
No  | 62,772  | 32.77
Total votes | 191,572 | 100.00
Measure 1 results by county

Yes:

* 70–80%

* 60–70%

* 50–60%

No:

* 60–70%

* 50–60%

### 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  | %

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Yes | 137,660 | 67.49
No  | 66,302  | 32.51
Total votes | 203,962 | 100.00
Measure 2 results by county

Yes:

* 70–80%

* 60–70%

* 50–60%

No:

* 50–60%

### 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  | %

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No | 118,048 | 56.41
Yes  | 91,225  | 43.59
Total votes | 209,273 | 100.00
Measure 3 results by county

No:

* 60–70%

* 50–60%

Yes:

* 60–70%

* 50–60%

## 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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1. ^ 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 [dead link]
2. ^ http://web.apps.state.nd.us/sec/emspublic/gp/electionresultssearch.htm?electionDate=11072006&searchType=STATE&officeElectionNo=M2519&cmd=Search&showMap=N&resultType=Constitutional Measure No. 1&legislativeDistrictNo=&judicialDistrictNo=&countyNo=&showJudDistricts=Y [dead link]
3. ^ http://web.apps.state.nd.us/sec/emspublic/gp/electionresultssearch.htm?electionDate=11072006&searchType=STATE&officeElectionNo=M2520&cmd=Search&showMap=N&resultType=Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2&legislativeDistrictNo=&judicialDistrictNo=&countyNo=&showJudDistricts=Y [dead link]
4. ^ http://web.apps.state.nd.us/sec/emspublic/gp/electionresultssearch.htm?electionDate=11072006&searchType=STATE&officeElectionNo=M2526&cmd=Search&showMap=N&resultType=Statutory Measure No. 3&legislativeDistrictNo=&judicialDistrictNo=&countyNo=&showJudDistricts=Y [dead link]

### See also

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* United States Senate election in North Dakota, 2006
* North Dakota congressional elections, 2006

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