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North Dakota House District 20
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Beltz Republican (not a candidate in 2026), Dave Rustebakke Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
2 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Mike Beltz (Republican) won by 6.8 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Uncontested1 of 2 seats open
2 candidates on the printed ballot for 2 seats. 1 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
2 seats in this district.
- Nikolaus GroenewoldDemocratic
- Dave RustebakkeIncumbentRepublican
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (24 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 11,567
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BeltzWon Republican 6,10752.8% RepublicanJared Curtis HagertWon Republican 5,31946.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1411.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,918
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJared HagertWon(incumbent) Republican 3,65636.9% RepublicanMike BeltzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,56736.0% DemocraticThomas Passa Democratic 1,41114.2% IndependentCathy Brenan Independent 1,26612.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,212
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BeltzWon Republican 4,21034.5% RepublicanJared HagertWon Republican 4,07133.3% DemocraticJohn Martin Pederson Democratic 2,01416.5% DemocraticZachary Blotsky Democratic 1,90815.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,393
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAaron McWilliamsWon Republican 3,40036.2% DemocraticRick HolmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,12333.3% DemocraticGail Mooney(incumbent) Democratic 2,80429.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 660.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,265
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick HolmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,18050.6% DemocraticGail MooneyWon Democratic 3,87446.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2112.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,965
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee KaldorWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,49431.9% DemocraticRichard G. HolmanWon Democratic 2,99027.3% RepublicanJacob Holm Republican 2,44722.3% RepublicanLarry Obrien Republican 2,03418.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,540
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee KaldorWon Democratic 4,84850.8% DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,69249.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,016
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,31930.1% DemocraticCarol A. NiemeierWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,82025.6% RepublicanArne Osland Republican 2,44222.2% RepublicanBob Brown Republican 2,43522.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,817
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,83932.2% DemocraticCarol A. NiemeierWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,43627.6% RepublicanThomas Moe Republican 1,89121.4% RepublicanGlenn Freeland Republican 1,65118.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,743
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,39131.6% DemocraticCarol A. NiemeierWon Democratic 2,73925.5% RepublicanThomas Moe Republican 2,37322.1% RepublicanSusan Stibbe Republican 2,24020.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,053
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,55850.5% DemocraticLee KaldorWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,49549.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,923
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,66430.7% DemocraticLee KaldorWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,42628.7% RepublicanThomas Moe Republican 2,50621.0% RepublicanDavid J. Holter Republican 2,32719.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,365
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,91031.1% DemocraticLee KaldorWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,89530.9% RepublicanThomas Moe Republican 1,91620.5% RepublicanDwight F. Kalash Republican 1,64417.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,824
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee KaldorWon Democratic 2,89526.8% RepublicanDavid W. Kent(incumbent) Republican 2,66024.6% DemocraticOle AarsvoldWon Democratic 2,65924.6% RepublicanCurt Almlie(incumbent) Republican 2,61024.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,953
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid W. KentWon(incumbent) Republican 3,50539.1% RepublicanCurtis AlmlieWon Republican 2,93032.7% DemocraticDavid Eblen Democratic 2,51828.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,924
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter LipsieaWon(incumbent) Republican 3,60633.0% RepublicanDavid W. KentWon(incumbent) Republican 3,36730.8% DemocraticPhilip M. Murphy Democratic 1,98618.2% DemocraticDavid Eblen Democratic 1,96518.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,137
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter LipsieaWon(incumbent) Republican 2,92128.8% RepublicanDavid W. KentWon Republican 2,82627.9% DemocraticHarry Hjelmstad Democratic 2,26522.3% DemocraticDavid Eblen Democratic 2,12521.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,566
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter LipsieaWon(incumbent) Republican 3,88930.9% RepublicanDavid W. TrentWon Republican 3,25925.9% DemocraticLee Kaldor Democratic 3,01224.0% DemocraticKarl Bring Democratic 2,40619.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,786
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter LipsieaWon(incumbent) Republican 3,14929.2% RepublicanMalcolm TwetenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,06628.4% DemocraticLee Kaldor Democratic 2,37622.0% DemocraticBruce Melin Democratic 2,19520.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,599
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMalcolm TwetenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,37726.8% RepublicanPete LipsieaWon Republican 3,30226.2% DemocraticIrene Sondreal Democratic 3,00523.9% DemocraticJane Walker Democratic 2,91523.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,891
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMalcolm TwetenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,59926.3% DemocraticHerbert A. AndersonWon Democratic 2,48125.1% DemocraticIrene Sondreal Democratic 2,43024.6% RepublicanMargaret B. Lawson Republican 2,38124.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,137
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEldred N. DornackerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,20128.7% RepublicanMalcolm TwetenWon Republican 2,87625.8% DemocraticHerbert A. Anderson(incumbent) Democratic 2,62223.5% DemocraticIrene Sondreal Democratic 2,43721.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,322
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEldred N. DornackerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,47026.5% DemocraticHerbert A. AndersonWon Democratic 2,35425.3% RepublicanMearl Gifford Republican 2,28324.5% DemocraticAdolph Hanson Democratic 2,21423.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,102
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEldred N. DornackerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,01029.8% RepublicanRalph DiehlWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94529.1% DemocraticHerbert A. Anderson Democratic 2,06720.5% DemocraticAlvar Melin Democratic 1,89018.7% OtherRichard Berg Other 1901.9%
- 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 2022: 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
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
2 seats.
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Election Wrld. (2026). North Dakota House District 20, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nd/house/20. Retrieved October 30, 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:20
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026