North Dakota State House District 28
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Mike Brandenburg Republican, Jim Grueneich Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Mike Brandenburg (Republican) won by 2.7 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
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History (24 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 16,262
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BrandenburgWon Republican 6,31938.9% RepublicanJim GrueneichWon Republican 5,88436.2% DemocraticMary Schlosser Democratic 2,16313.3% DemocraticSara Dux Democratic 1,86411.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,973
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BrandenburgWon(incumbent) Republican 4,75843.4% RepublicanJim GrueneichWon Republican 4,25338.8% DemocraticSharon Ulmer Democratic 1,83416.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1281.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,338
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffery J. MagrumWon(incumbent) Republican 5,41043.9% RepublicanMike BrandenburgWon(incumbent) Republican 5,15941.8% DemocraticRebecca Phillips Democratic 1,68413.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 850.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,540
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffery MagrumWon Republican 5,29050.2% RepublicanMike BrandenburgWon(incumbent) Republican 5,13048.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1201.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,486
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael D. BrandenburgWon(incumbent) Republican 4,44833.0% RepublicanWilliam E. KretschmarWon(incumbent) Republican 4,01429.8% DemocraticAustin Wald Democratic 2,56819.0% DemocraticJoan M. Hoffman Democratic 2,40317.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 530.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,280
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael Don BrandenburgWon(incumbent) Republican 3,54828.9% RepublicanWilliam E. KretschmarWon(incumbent) Republican 3,11125.3% DemocraticKristen Vetter Democratic 3,02324.6% DemocraticIsadore Gross Democratic 2,59821.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,995
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael BrandenburgWon Republican 4,21532.4% RepublicanWilliam KretschmarWon(incumbent) Republican 4,07931.4% DemocraticRich Deis Democratic 2,45618.9% DemocraticSheen Deis Democratic 2,24517.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,743
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay H. WikenheiserWon(incumbent) Republican 2,98530.6% RepublicanWilliam KretschmarWon Republican 2,65227.2% DemocraticDebra S. Lundgren(incumbent) Democratic 2,50125.7% DemocraticArden Fuher Democratic 1,60516.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,941
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay H. WikenheiserWon Republican 2,70927.3% DemocraticDebra S. LundgrenWon Democratic 2,45824.7% RepublicanWilliam Kretschmar(incumbent) Republican 2,42924.4% DemocraticLawrence Malsom Democratic 2,34523.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,182
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom D. FreierWon(incumbent) Republican 3,11327.8% RepublicanWilliam KretschmarWon(incumbent) Republican 2,92526.2% DemocraticSidney Meidinger Democratic 2,73924.5% DemocraticCarmen Essig Democratic 2,40521.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,417
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom D. FreierWon(incumbent) Republican 3,33429.2% RepublicanWilliam KretschmarWon(incumbent) Republican 3,04226.6% DemocraticElmer J. Dockter Democratic 2,54122.3% DemocraticJim Brokaw Democratic 2,50021.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,355
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom D. FreierWon(incumbent) Republican 3,66429.7% RepublicanWilliam KretschmarWon(incumbent) Republican 3,17125.7% DemocraticJim Brokaw(incumbent) Democratic 2,91323.6% DemocraticJoe G. Glatt Democratic 2,60721.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,476
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrokawWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,42025.5% RepublicanDennis J. SchimkeWon Republican 2,38725.2% RepublicanGerald Lux Republican 2,33624.6% DemocraticKelly Shockman(incumbent) Democratic 2,33324.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,774
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrokawWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,12629.0% DemocraticKelly ShockmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,95027.4% RepublicanDennis J. Schimke Republican 2,45022.7% RepublicanGary Benjamin Republican 2,24820.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,386
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrokawWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,34729.4% DemocraticKelly ShockmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,11027.3% RepublicanKent Miller Republican 2,55422.4% RepublicanRoy G. Zittelman Republican 2,37520.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,495
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrokawWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,23628.1% DemocraticKelly ShockmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,88725.1% RepublicanReuben Metz Republican 2,70723.6% RepublicanSteven R. Larson Republican 2,66523.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,945
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrokawWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,25629.8% DemocraticKelly ShockmanWon Democratic 2,80925.7% RepublicanReuben Metz(incumbent) Republican 2,48622.7% RepublicanJerome Schwartzenberger Republican 2,39421.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,707
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrokawWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,80526.2% RepublicanReuben MetzWon Republican 2,72425.4% RepublicanBert Spitzer Republican 2,68925.1% DemocraticKelly Shockman Democratic 2,25321.0% IndependentMichael P. Herman Independent 2352.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,784
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrokawWon Democratic 2,34926.7% RepublicanWilliam GackleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,18824.9% DemocraticNorman Limesand Democratic 2,14024.4% RepublicanReuben Metz(incumbent) Republican 2,10524.0% OtherJoe Welder Other 10.0% OtherDon Kleppe Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,294
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam GackleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,84327.6% RepublicanReuben MetzWon(incumbent) Republican 2,54824.8% DemocraticJim Brokaw Democratic 2,22621.6% DemocraticGeorge Heinrich Democratic 2,19821.4% OtherDon Kleppe Other 4794.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,306
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam GackleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,62728.2% RepublicanReuben MetzWon Republican 2,40025.8% DemocraticChristina Long Democratic 2,17123.3% DemocraticRod Burgad Democratic 2,10522.6% OtherJoe Welder(incumbent) Other 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,189
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam GackleWon(incumbent) Republican 3,08330.3% RepublicanJoseph WelderWon(incumbent) Republican 2,88128.3% DemocraticJohn P. Horner Democratic 2,12120.8% DemocraticMelvin Moench Democratic 2,10420.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,535
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam GackleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,35227.6% RepublicanDonald MooreWon Republican 2,24226.3% DemocraticR. Willard Hokana Democratic 2,01323.6% DemocraticLouis Rehovsky Democratic 1,92822.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,162
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. C. MuellerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,71329.6% RepublicanWilliam GackleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,65028.9% DemocraticGottlieb Hartman Democratic 1,83120.0% DemocraticR. Willard Hokana Democratic 1,72618.8% OtherCarl W. Smith Other 1241.4% OtherAllan Hanson Other 1181.3%
- 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
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 28, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nd/house/28. 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:28
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026