North Dakota State House District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jeff Hoverson Republican (not a candidate in 2026), Lori VanWinkle Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Lori VanWinkle (Republican) won by 0.8 points, 2022
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
2 of 2 seats open
2 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
2 seats in this district.
- Natalie MclaughlinDemocratic
- Tara HiattDemocratic
- Blaine DesLauriersRepublican
- Timothy MihalickRepublican
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (23 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 5,637
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLori VanWinkleWon Republican 2,30540.9% RepublicanJeff HoversonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,25840.1% DemocraticJoseph A. Nesdahl Democratic 1,02718.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 470.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,047
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff HoversonWon Republican 3,42834.1% RepublicanBob PaulsonWon Republican 3,18931.7% DemocraticShannon R. Krueger Democratic 1,80918.0% DemocraticBob Schwartz Democratic 1,62116.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,142
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew MaragosWon(incumbent) Republican 2,81534.6% RepublicanRoscoe StreyleWon(incumbent) Republican 2,46530.3% DemocraticCindy Wilhelm Democratic 1,45917.9% DemocraticLee A. Snyder Democratic 1,40317.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,472
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew MaragosWon Republican 2,42528.6% RepublicanRoscoe StreyleWon Republican 2,29427.1% DemocraticLisa Wolf(incumbent) Democratic 1,98223.4% DemocraticKari Lee Conrad(incumbent) Democratic 1,76420.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,578
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKari Lee ConradWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,11427.9% DemocraticLisa WolfWon Democratic 2,04226.9% RepublicanAndrew G. Maragos(incumbent) Republican 1,77123.4% RepublicanMary Nester Republican 1,65121.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,771
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKari Lee ConradWon Democratic 2,85849.5% RepublicanMary Nester Republican 2,64145.8% IndependentKenneth R. Loughead Independent 2724.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,285
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJanet WentzWon(incumbent) Republican 2,40829.1% RepublicanAndrew G. MaragosWon(incumbent) Republican 2,26227.3% DemocraticThomas Ladendorf Democratic 1,26815.3% DemocraticEric P. Furuseth Democratic 1,22014.7% IndependentRussell L. Odegard Independent 86110.4% IndependentKenneth R. Loughead Independent 2663.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,811
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJanet WentzWon(incumbent) Republican 2,22432.6% RepublicanAndrew G. MaragosWon(incumbent) Republican 1,99329.3% DemocraticDarla Schaeffer Democratic 1,46321.5% DemocraticBarry Furrow Democratic 1,13116.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,293
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJanet WentzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,34636.0% RepublicanAndrew G. MaragosWon(incumbent) Republican 2,79530.1% DemocraticF. A. Schrader Democratic 1,78719.2% DemocraticGraham Power Democratic 1,36514.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,024
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJanet WentzWon(incumbent) Republican 2,83935.4% RepublicanAndrew G. MaragosWon(incumbent) Republican 2,37029.5% DemocraticLynn M. Boughey Democratic 1,43817.9% DemocraticF. A. Schrader Democratic 1,37717.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,176
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJanet WentzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,29529.5% RepublicanAndrew G. MaragosWon Republican 2,48422.2% DemocraticLee Snyder(incumbent) Democratic 2,14619.2% DemocraticSally E. Pufall Democratic 2,14419.2% IndependentRussell L. Odegard Independent 1,1079.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,093
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin KolboWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,66626.4% DemocraticAlan EricksonWon Democratic 2,63926.1% RepublicanGlen Froseth Republican 2,46124.4% RepublicanKevin Pederson Republican 2,32723.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,183
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrlin HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,09127.6% DemocraticKevin KolboWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,05627.3% DemocraticAlan Erickson Democratic 2,61623.4% RepublicanVern Stevick Republican 2,42021.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,031
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrlin HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,23629.3% DemocraticKevin KolboWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,96326.9% RepublicanRichard Pederson Republican 2,66124.1% DemocraticGlen R. Warner Democratic 2,16919.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,525
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrlin HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,38329.4% DemocraticKevin KolboWon Democratic 2,84624.7% RepublicanRichard Pederson Republican 2,84124.6% DemocraticDon Roen Democratic 2,45521.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,097
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,31632.8% RepublicanOrlin HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,60025.8% DemocraticDonald Roen Democratic 2,46224.4% RepublicanErica Gade Republican 1,71817.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,670
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrlin HansonWon Republican 3,00928.2% DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,79726.2% RepublicanRichard Pederson Republican 2,65924.9% DemocraticDarrel Meyer Democratic 2,20320.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,607
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,52429.3% DemocraticPauline M. BenedictWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,26626.3% RepublicanRichard Pederson Republican 1,93622.5% RepublicanLynn T. Martin Republican 1,87921.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,486
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,04029.0% DemocraticPauline M. BenedictWon Democratic 2,91627.8% RepublicanRichard Pederson Republican 2,28021.7% RepublicanOdd Osteroos Republican 2,25021.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,298
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,72651.5% DemocraticGeorge BenedictWon Democratic 2,56348.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,458
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,18837.7% DemocraticNorman LivingstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,98535.3% RepublicanMartin Schoenwald Republican 2,28027.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,601
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,47428.8% DemocraticM. E. GlaspeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,39627.9% RepublicanRobert Sundin Republican 1,92922.4% RepublicanOrlin Hanson Republican 1,80120.9% OtherHarry Jensen Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,007
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BackesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,44427.1% DemocraticM. E. GlaspeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,30625.6% RepublicanRobert Sundin Republican 2,16124.0% RepublicanOrlin Hanson Republican 2,09623.3%
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.
2 seats.
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Election Wrld. (2026). North Dakota State House District 3, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/nd/house/3. 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; 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:3
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026