North Dakota State House District 35
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Karen Karls Republican, Bob Martinson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Bob Martinson (Republican) won by 1.3 points, 2022
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
2 seats in this district.
- Lynne M Lafer-HalvorsonDemocratic
- Taylor JohnsonDemocratic
- Bob MartinsonIncumbentRepublican
- Karen KarlsIncumbentRepublican
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
- 11,300
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob MartinsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,52831.2% RepublicanKaren KarlsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,37529.9% DemocraticKris Mount Democratic 2,19419.4% DemocraticDon Morrison Democratic 2,16719.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,092
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob MartinsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,81329.1% RepublicanKaren KarlsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,74228.6% DemocraticRachel Thomason Democratic 2,85921.8% DemocraticJoe Elsberry Democratic 2,67820.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,648
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob MartinsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,61631.0% RepublicanKaren KarlsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,16627.2% DemocraticTracy Potter Democratic 2,88824.8% DemocraticDarrell Miller Democratic 1,97817.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,816
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob MartinsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,71434.3% RepublicanKaren KarlsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,39031.3% DemocraticMike Frohlich Democratic 2,00518.5% DemocraticNicole Elkin Democratic 1,69115.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,909
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob MartinsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,25329.8% RepublicanKaren KarlsWon Republican 2,80525.7% DemocraticMichael Frohlich Democratic 2,74525.2% DemocraticRyan Gustafson Democratic 2,10619.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,897
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob MartinsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,46129.1% RepublicanMargaret SitteWon Republican 3,16726.6% DemocraticAudrey Cleary Democratic 3,08125.9% DemocraticJack J. Seville Jr. Democratic 2,18818.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,538
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames KerzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,53533.6% DemocraticRodney FroelichWon Democratic 2,01726.8% RepublicanLarry Woiwode Republican 1,51620.1% RepublicanA. A. Anfinson Republican 1,47019.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,831
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames KerzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,38830.5% RepublicanLeonard J. JacobsWon(incumbent) Republican 2,16127.6% DemocraticJudy Hoff Democratic 1,74722.3% RepublicanSteven G. Alt Republican 1,53519.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,507
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames KerzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,64527.8% RepublicanLeonard J. JacobsWon(incumbent) Republican 2,63327.7% DemocraticRobert Tomac Democratic 2,15822.7% RepublicanBenjamin Olien Republican 2,07121.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,470
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames KerzmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,99828.6% RepublicanLeonard J. JacobsWon Republican 2,62925.1% RepublicanJudi Roberts Kallis Republican 2,49923.9% DemocraticGary Jochim Democratic 2,34422.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,630
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames KerzmanWon Democratic 2,53029.3% DemocraticRay MeyerWon Democratic 2,43728.2% RepublicanRichard Kouba(incumbent) Republican 1,92622.3% RepublicanWilhelm Koch Republican 1,73720.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,844
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael SchatzWon Republican 2,60426.4% RepublicanRichard KoubaWon Republican 2,46225.0% DemocraticRay Meyer(incumbent) Democratic 2,44324.8% DemocraticEmil Riehl(incumbent) Democratic 2,33523.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,153
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,37653.7% DemocraticEmil RiehlWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,75646.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,925
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,00730.3% DemocraticEmil RiehlWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,72027.4% RepublicanMike Schatz Republican 2,27822.9% RepublicanRobert F. Coyle Republican 1,92019.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,977
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay MeyerWon Democratic 2,56028.5% DemocraticEmil RiehlWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,42627.0% RepublicanBonnie Bieber Republican 2,00722.4% RepublicanMike Schatz Republican 1,98222.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,043
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,65529.4% DemocraticEmil RiehlWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,42426.8% RepublicanG. Raymond Nelson Republican 2,02222.4% RepublicanArt Kitzmann Republican 1,94221.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,285
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,13029.2% DemocraticEmil RiehlWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,93026.5% RepublicanG. Ray Nelson Republican 1,69523.3% RepublicanCasper R. Scholl Republican 1,53021.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,732
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,46728.3% DemocraticEmil RiehlWon Democratic 2,28926.2% RepublicanAlbert L. Rivinius(incumbent) Republican 2,06423.6% RepublicanDwight C. McVay Republican 1,91221.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,798
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter MeyerWon Democratic 2,41327.4% RepublicanAlbert L. RiviniusWon(incumbent) Republican 2,28325.9% DemocraticElmer J. Riehl Democratic 2,25725.6% RepublicanHarold Peterson Republican 1,84521.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,452
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlbert L. RiviniusWon(incumbent) Republican 2,31227.4% DemocraticCarl A. MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,11125.0% DemocraticLloyd Stewart Democratic 2,05024.3% RepublicanRobert C. Smith Republican 1,97923.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,625
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl A. MeyerWon Democratic 1,83927.8% RepublicanAlbert L. RiviniusWon(incumbent) Republican 1,83327.7% RepublicanMiles Utter Republican 1,55123.4% DemocraticGodrey Schriock Democratic 1,40221.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,450
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyle Dawson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,09828.2% RepublicanAlbert L. RiviniusWon(incumbent) Republican 2,09628.1% DemocraticFrancis Barth Democratic 1,80324.2% DemocraticTheodore Jamerson Democratic 1,45219.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
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 35, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/nd/house/35. 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:35
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026