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North Dakota House District 29
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Craig Headland Republican, Don Vigesaa Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Roster as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Don Vigesaa (Republican) won by 4.9 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.
- Dianne NorrisDemocratic
- Craig HeadlandIncumbentRepublican
- Kevin WolskyRepublican
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for North Dakota
History (22 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,552
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon VigesaaWon(incumbent) Republican 4,66244.2% RepublicanCraig HeadlandWon(incumbent) Republican 4,14239.3% DemocraticCharles Linderman Democratic 1,73216.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,225
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChet PollertWon(incumbent) Republican 4,19934.4% RepublicanCraig HeadlandWon(incumbent) Republican 3,82631.3% DemocraticLori Carlson Democratic 2,12017.3% DemocraticMary Schlosser Democratic 2,08017.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,822
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChet PollertWon(incumbent) Republican 3,51732.5% RepublicanCraig HeadlandWon(incumbent) Republican 3,21429.7% DemocraticLori Carlson Democratic 2,11719.6% DemocraticCharles Linderman Democratic 1,97418.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,174
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChet PollertWon(incumbent) Republican 3,35633.0% RepublicanCraig HeadlandWon(incumbent) Republican 2,93228.8% DemocraticEllen Linderman Democratic 2,11420.8% DemocraticJason McKenney Democratic 1,76717.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,567
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChet PollertWon(incumbent) Republican 2,78729.1% RepublicanCraig HeadlandWon(incumbent) Republican 2,52626.4% DemocraticEllen Linderman Democratic 2,42925.4% DemocraticClarence R. Daniel Democratic 1,82519.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,884
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChet PollertWon(incumbent) Republican 3,36430.9% RepublicanCraig HeadlandWon Republican 3,05828.1% DemocraticWes Martin Democratic 2,26020.8% DemocraticDustin E. Lien Democratic 2,20220.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,272
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticApril FairfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,35428.5% RepublicanChet PollertWon Republican 2,21026.7% RepublicanPaul Murphy(incumbent) Republican 2,11125.5% DemocraticWes Martin Democratic 1,59719.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,755
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul MurphyWon Republican 2,64827.1% DemocraticApril FairfieldWon Democratic 2,59726.6% RepublicanElmer R. Retzer(incumbent) Republican 2,43525.0% DemocraticKerwin Borgen Democratic 2,07521.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,817
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn W. HowardWon(incumbent) Republican 2,73027.8% RepublicanElmer R. RetzerWon Republican 2,50625.5% DemocraticApril Fairfield Democratic 2,47725.2% DemocraticDiantha Nilles Democratic 2,10421.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,007
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry WanzekWon Republican 3,07427.9% RepublicanJohn W. HowardWon(incumbent) Republican 2,77325.2% DemocraticCharles Linderman(incumbent) Democratic 2,60323.6% DemocraticDarald Olson Democratic 2,55723.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,068
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe KroeberWon Democratic 2,07529.4% DemocraticWade WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,86226.3% RepublicanBarbara S. Lang Republican 1,74524.7% RepublicanElmer R. Retzer Republican 1,38619.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,776
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDale MarksWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,56329.2% DemocraticWade WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,47228.2% RepublicanClarice Liechty Republican 1,94722.2% RepublicanWilliam C. Well Republican 1,79420.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,548
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWade WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,47328.9% DemocraticDale MarksWon Democratic 2,11524.7% RepublicanElmer Retzer(incumbent) Republican 2,05124.0% RepublicanClarice Liechty Republican 1,90622.3% OtherNancy Hoy Other 20.0% OtherHarley McClain Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,676
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWade WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,68627.8% RepublicanElmer RetzerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,66027.5% RepublicanClarice Liechty Republican 2,19922.7% DemocraticJan Berg Democratic 2,13122.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,127
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWade WilliamsWon Democratic 2,18126.8% RepublicanElmer RetzerWon(incumbent) Republican 1,99724.6% DemocraticWendy Schulz Democratic 1,98524.4% RepublicanGordon Larson(incumbent) Republican 1,96424.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,055
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGordon LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,62829.0% RepublicanElmer RetzerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,48727.5% DemocraticGeorge Wieland Democratic 2,03422.5% DemocraticRobert F. Grabinger Democratic 1,90621.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,291
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElmer RetzerWon Republican 1,92826.4% RepublicanGordon LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 1,91126.2% DemocraticPaul Leichty Democratic 1,80324.7% DemocraticGeorge Wieland Democratic 1,64922.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,248
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuane RauWon(incumbent) Republican 2,50727.1% RepublicanGordon LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,39125.9% DemocraticPaul Leichty Democratic 2,30424.9% DemocraticWalter Trautman Democratic 2,04622.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,496
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuane RauWon(incumbent) Republican 4,82714.8% RepublicanRobert ReimersWon(incumbent) Republican 4,58314.1% RepublicanGordon LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,52313.9% RepublicanMichael UnhiemWon Republican 4,47213.8% DemocraticGeorge Wieland Democratic 3,93312.1% DemocraticMarvin Kienzle Democratic 3,43610.6% DemocraticJean Falk Democratic 3,38710.4% DemocraticRuth E. Johnson Democratic 3,33510.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,844
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGordon LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,42014.7% RepublicanDuane RauWon Republican 5,24714.2% RepublicanRobert ReimersWon(incumbent) Republican 5,23014.2% RepublicanHenry GanserWon(incumbent) Republican 5,05713.7% DemocraticAllwin DeGroot(incumbent) Democratic 4,47712.2% DemocraticOliver Bund Democratic 3,88010.5% DemocraticTom Clemens Democratic 3,87210.5% DemocraticArt Buchwitz Democratic 3,6619.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,027
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGordon LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,94713.1% DemocraticAllwin DeGrootWon Democratic 3,92613.1% RepublicanHenry GanserWon(incumbent) Republican 3,90213.0% RepublicanRobert ReimersWon(incumbent) Republican 3,80112.7% RepublicanJack Bernabucci(incumbent) Republican 3,73012.4% DemocraticWilliam Guthmiller Democratic 3,72912.4% DemocraticArt Buchwitz Democratic 3,50211.7% DemocraticHarold Porkorny Democratic 3,49011.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,624
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGordon LarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,91114.6% RepublicanHenry GanserWon(incumbent) Republican 4,71814.0% RepublicanRobert ReimersWon(incumbent) Republican 4,65413.8% RepublicanJack BernabucciWon(incumbent) Republican 4,45013.2% DemocraticKen Urdahl Sr. Democratic 4,02012.0% DemocraticReuel Harrison Democratic 3,54010.5% DemocraticHarold Falk Democratic 3,46710.3% DemocraticHarold Pokorny Democratic 3,2599.7% OtherReuben Scherbenske Other 2510.8% OtherIrvin Buck Other 1780.5% OtherHarriet Schirber Other 1760.5%
All rows: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
The date is for the whole chamber. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
2 seats.
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
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- OCD-ID labels for sld/*.topo.json; also (sld-recent.json): Validating district labels; also (state_results.json): Validating and shaping state legislative district labels (OCD-ID keys)
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://github.com/opencivicdata/ocd-division-ids
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- web/data/officials/sld/{st}.json (name, party, district, chamber, openstates_id, official page url). Emails, phones, addresses, biographies discarded.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nd/sldl:29
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026