North Dakota State House District 27
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by T.J. Brown Republican (not a candidate in 2026), Greg Stemen Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Greg Stemen (Republican) won by 0.9 points, 2022
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
1 of 2 seats open
1 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
2 seats in this district.
- Greg StemenIncumbentRepublican
- Shawn KesselRepublican
- Jolene BruceIndependent
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (22 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 9,311
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg StemenWon Republican 2,70329.0% RepublicanJosh ChristyWon Republican 2,61428.1% DemocraticRuth Anna Buffalo(incumbent) Democratic 2,24524.1% DemocraticThomas R. Casler Democratic 1,74018.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,246
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas BeadleWon(incumbent) Republican 4,15027.2% DemocraticRuth BuffaloWon Democratic 3,93025.8% RepublicanRandy G. Boehning(incumbent) Republican 3,74124.5% DemocraticJon Kitzman Democratic 3,42522.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,966
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy G. BoehningWon(incumbent) Republican 2,75630.7% RepublicanThomas BeadleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,55228.5% DemocraticJess Roscoe Democratic 1,90121.2% DemocraticLogan Heinrich Democratic 1,75719.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,733
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy G. BoehningWon(incumbent) Republican 3,34538.3% RepublicanThomas BeadleWon Republican 2,87732.9% DemocraticTricia Kelly Democratic 2,48028.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,152
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee MyxterWon Democratic 1,89530.8% RepublicanRandy G. BoehningWon(incumbent) Republican 1,65126.8% RepublicanRon Iverson(incumbent) Republican 1,64826.8% IndependentMike Lochow Independent 95815.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,622
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon IversonWon Republican 1,95329.5% RepublicanRandy G. BoehningWon Republican 1,78627.0% DemocraticSteven Kelsh Democratic 1,52923.1% DemocraticMichael R. Obach Democratic 1,35420.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,756
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward GrumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,72031.1% DemocraticRobert HuetherWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,36427.0% RepublicanThomas W. Mund Republican 1,89821.7% RepublicanVirgil Dagman Republican 1,77420.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,330
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward GrumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,14530.4% DemocraticRobert HuetherWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,60425.2% RepublicanMorris Saxerud Republican 2,29122.2% RepublicanThomas W. Mund Republican 2,29022.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,591
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward GrumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,52453.5% DemocraticRobert HuetherWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,06746.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,434
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward GrumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,57531.3% DemocraticRobert HuetherWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,12227.3% RepublicanKathy Skroch Republican 2,43521.3% RepublicanGregg K. Boyer Republican 2,30220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,109
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert HuetherWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,07738.0% DemocraticHoward GrumboWon Democratic 2,94336.3% RepublicanGregg K. Boyer Republican 2,08925.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,018
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdella WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,48431.6% DemocraticRobert HuetherWon Democratic 3,16628.7% RepublicanJim Christensen Republican 2,20720.0% RepublicanLinda L. Kinn Republican 2,16119.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,454
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,17330.4% DemocraticAdella WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,90727.8% RepublicanNancylee Loftsgard Republican 2,30722.1% RepublicanLawrence Dick Republican 2,06719.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,689
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,33740.6% DemocraticAdella WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,59233.6% RepublicanLevi Carlson Republican 2,75925.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,623
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,44732.5% DemocraticAdella WilliamsWon Democratic 2,76526.0% RepublicanNancylee Loftsgard Republican 2,41222.7% RepublicanRobert W. Fust Republican 1,99918.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,736
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,10929.0% RepublicanLawrence DickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,76525.8% RepublicanEarnest Fadness Republican 2,44822.8% DemocraticAdella Williams Democratic 2,41422.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,282
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,48726.8% RepublicanLawrence DickWon Republican 2,30124.8% RepublicanWilliam Schultz Republican 2,28424.6% DemocraticBernice Anderson(incumbent) Democratic 2,21023.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,016
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,35430.4% DemocraticBernice AndersonWon Democratic 2,93126.6% RepublicanLawrence Dick(incumbent) Republican 2,51422.8% RepublicanLevi Carlson Republican 2,21720.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,325
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,73329.3% RepublicanLawrence DickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,35025.2% DemocraticRichard Bleecker Democratic 2,15423.1% RepublicanLevi Carlson Republican 2,08722.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,931
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence DickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,89126.4% DemocraticRalph DotzenrodWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,79625.6% RepublicanEarnest Fadness Republican 2,74825.1% DemocraticAlden Cavett Democratic 2,49522.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,389
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence DickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,46229.4% RepublicanClaire SandnessWon(incumbent) Republican 2,42128.9% DemocraticRoger K. Sandness Democratic 1,78021.2% DemocraticGene H. Brumfield Democratic 1,72620.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,425
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClaire SandnessWon(incumbent) Republican 2,64728.1% RepublicanLawrence DickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,61827.8% DemocraticMyron Just Democratic 2,09422.2% DemocraticTom Spiekermeier Democratic 2,06621.9%
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
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: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). North Dakota State House District 27, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/nd/house/27. 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; 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:27
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026