North Dakota State House District 12
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Mitch Ostlie Republican, Bernie Satrom Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Mitch Ostlie (Republican) won by 0.2 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
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History (23 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 8,830
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch OstlieWon Republican 4,37649.6% RepublicanBernie SatromWon Republican 4,36049.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 941.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,818
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernie SatromWon(incumbent) Republican 3,42331.6% RepublicanMitch OstlieWon Republican 3,32130.7% DemocraticPam Musland Democratic 2,21220.4% DemocraticGeorge Barnes Democratic 1,82416.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,042
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernie SatromWon Republican 3,39930.8% RepublicanJim GrueneichWon Republican 2,71124.6% DemocraticJessica Haak(incumbent) Democratic 2,48022.5% DemocraticPam Musland Democratic 2,43822.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,707
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJessica HaakWon Democratic 2,98127.8% RepublicanAlex LooysenWon Republican 2,90227.1% DemocraticLyle Hanson(incumbent) Democratic 2,56824.0% RepublicanKenneth Hall Republican 2,24220.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,711
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe KroeberWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,78239.0% DemocraticLyle HansonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,59737.0% RepublicanDallas Rosin Republican 2,33224.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,371
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe KroeberWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,30929.1% DemocraticLyle HansonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,10827.3% RepublicanDwaine Heinrich Republican 2,64523.3% RepublicanCole Conley Republican 2,30920.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,646
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArlo E. SchmidtWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,53533.1% RepublicanDennis JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,25329.5% DemocraticDewey Heckaman Democratic 1,57120.6% RepublicanMyron Jury Republican 1,28716.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,531
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArlo E. SchmidtWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,47532.9% RepublicanDennis JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,02326.9% DemocraticBruce W. Larson Democratic 1,67822.3% RepublicanKenneth G. Teubner Republican 1,35518.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,273
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArlo E. SchmidtWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,70332.7% RepublicanDennis JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,34328.3% DemocraticDavid G. Sears Democratic 1,79621.7% RepublicanGlenn Weston Republican 1,43117.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,895
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,46027.7% DemocraticArlo E. SchmidtWon Democratic 2,26625.5% DemocraticLorraine Allmaras(incumbent) Democratic 2,08823.5% RepublicanDarlene D. Rinn Republican 2,08123.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,711
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine AllmarasWon Democratic 2,60326.8% RepublicanDennis JohnsonWon Republican 2,45525.3% DemocraticHenning Jacobson(incumbent) Democratic 2,42324.9% RepublicanDarlene D. Rinn Republican 2,23023.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,024
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenning JacobsonWon Democratic 2,17327.1% DemocraticBill StarkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,13926.7% RepublicanDennis Johnson Republican 1,97024.6% RepublicanErling O. Rolfson Jr. Republican 1,74221.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,871
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill StarkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,82131.8% DemocraticVernon ThompsonWon Democratic 2,71230.6% RepublicanMary Ann Cavanaugh Republican 1,68319.0% RepublicanF. Greg Bauer Republican 1,65518.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,994
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill StarkeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,98829.9% DemocraticLarry KlundtWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,94629.5% RepublicanF. Greg Bauer Republican 2,04520.5% RepublicanMary Ann Cavanaugh Republican 2,00720.1% OtherDirvin Jenssen Other 40.0% OtherCody Berg Other 10.0% OtherJimmy Gilbertson Other 10.0% OtherOline Lommen Other 10.0% OtherRoy Lommen Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,029
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam StarkeWon Democratic 2,86328.6% DemocraticLarry KlundtWon Democratic 2,61026.0% RepublicanRoger Hill Republican 2,39523.9% RepublicanIrene F. Troske Republican 2,16121.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,250
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticS. F. HoffnerWon Democratic 3,40433.2% DemocraticBruce LarsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,32932.5% RepublicanRoger Hill(incumbent) Republican 1,84118.0% RepublicanVirgil Anderson Republican 1,67416.3% OtherRon Carlson Other 10.0% OtherFabian Hoffner Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,965
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce LarsonWon Democratic 2,82728.4% RepublicanRoger HillWon Republican 2,48124.9% DemocraticGordon Smith Democratic 2,36123.7% RepublicanErling Rolfson Jr. Republican 2,28823.0% OtherLarry Klundt Other 20.0% OtherMark Motis Other 20.0% OtherJames Swanson Other 10.0% OtherOlaf Nord Other 10.0% OtherJohn Rice Jr. Other 10.0% OtherGeorge Thompson Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,105
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe LeibhanWon Republican 2,43926.8% DemocraticByron LangleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,27625.0% DemocraticBruce Larson(incumbent) Democratic 2,22724.5% RepublicanErling Rolfson Jr. Republican 2,16223.8% OtherIngvald Foss Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,531
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticByron LangleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,08229.3% DemocraticBruce LarsonWon Democratic 2,90327.6% RepublicanJoe Leibhan(incumbent) Republican 2,37522.6% RepublicanErling Rolfson Jr. Republican 1,99318.9% OtherBart Ludwig Other 1761.7% OtherJames Swanson Other 10.0% OtherFloyd Allan Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,033
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe LeibhanWon(incumbent) Republican 2,45827.2% DemocraticByron LangleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,30725.5% DemocraticJames Swanson Democratic 2,20324.4% RepublicanErling Rolfson Jr. Republican 2,06522.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,470
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticByron LangleyWon Democratic 2,66125.4% RepublicanJoe LeibhanWon Republican 2,64425.3% DemocraticJames Swanson Democratic 2,60224.9% RepublicanWilliam J. Thoreson Republican 2,56324.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,110
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticS. F. HoffnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,01029.8% DemocraticRichard RocheleauWon Democratic 2,54325.1% RepublicanJoe Leibhan(incumbent) Republican 2,50424.8% RepublicanBruce Bjorke Republican 2,05320.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,512
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticS. F. HoffnerWon Democratic 2,82626.9% RepublicanJoe LeibhanWon(incumbent) Republican 2,79826.6% RepublicanHelen C. Ferguson(incumbent) Republican 2,47223.5% DemocraticBert Gumeringer Democratic 2,41623.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2020: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). North Dakota State House District 12, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nd/house/12. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nd/sldl:12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026