North Dakota State House District 36
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Ty Dressler Republican, Dori Hauck Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Ty Dressler (Republican) won by 8.2 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 9,807
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTy DresslerWon Republican 5,28153.9% RepublicanDori HauckWon Republican 4,47245.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 540.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,942
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDori HauckWon Republican 3,14853.0% RepublicanGary KreidtWon(incumbent) Republican 2,75046.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 440.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,238
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SchatzWon(incumbent) Republican 6,74841.6% RepublicanLuke SimonsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,27338.6% DemocraticLinda Weiss Democratic 1,1287.0% DemocraticSteve Krebs Democratic 1,0936.7% OtherRebecca Ferderer Other 9716.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,391
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SchatzWon(incumbent) Republican 5,31839.7% RepublicanLuke SimonsWon Republican 5,23839.1% DemocraticDean Jay Meyer Democratic 1,51911.3% DemocraticLinda Kittilson Democratic 1,2969.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1%
- 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.
2 seats.
All elections (24 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 9,807
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTy DresslerWon Republican 5,28153.9% RepublicanDori HauckWon Republican 4,47245.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 540.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,942
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDori HauckWon Republican 3,14853.0% RepublicanGary KreidtWon(incumbent) Republican 2,75046.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 440.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,238
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SchatzWon(incumbent) Republican 6,74841.6% RepublicanLuke SimonsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,27338.6% DemocraticLinda Weiss Democratic 1,1287.0% DemocraticSteve Krebs Democratic 1,0936.7% OtherRebecca Ferderer Other 9716.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,391
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SchatzWon(incumbent) Republican 5,31839.7% RepublicanLuke SimonsWon Republican 5,23839.1% DemocraticDean Jay Meyer Democratic 1,51911.3% DemocraticLinda Kittilson Democratic 1,2969.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,980
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SchatzWon(incumbent) Republican 4,39033.8% RepublicanAlan FehrWon Republican 3,46526.7% DemocraticShirley Meyer(incumbent) Democratic 3,21624.8% DemocraticBev Berger Democratic 1,90014.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,148
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley MeyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,53429.1% RepublicanMike SchatzWon Republican 3,09825.5% RepublicanFrank Klein Republican 2,87923.7% DemocraticTodd M. Hall Democratic 2,63721.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,007
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley MeyerWon Democratic 3,14026.1% RepublicanC. B. HaasWon(incumbent) Republican 3,10425.9% RepublicanFrank Klein(incumbent) Republican 3,01725.1% DemocraticLarry D. Rafferty Democratic 2,74622.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,636
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. B. HaasWon(incumbent) Republican 3,22133.4% RepublicanFrank KleinWon Republican 2,55526.5% DemocraticShirley Meyer(incumbent) Democratic 2,51326.1% DemocraticArchie D. Jalbert Democratic 1,34714.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,597
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley MeyerWon Democratic 2,18728.8% RepublicanC. B. HaasWon Republican 2,10027.6% RepublicanGrant C. Brown(incumbent) Republican 1,99826.3% DemocraticPat Hagen Democratic 1,31217.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,093
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClarence MartinWon(incumbent) Republican 3,79653.5% RepublicanGrant C. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 3,29746.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,711
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClarence MartinWon(incumbent) Republican 3,64954.4% RepublicanGrant C. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 3,06245.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,199
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClarence MartinWon(incumbent) Republican 3,71033.1% RepublicanGrant C. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 2,84525.4% DemocraticShirley Meyer Democratic 2,62023.4% DemocraticJerril H. Rustan Democratic 2,02418.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,806
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,67630.4% RepublicanGrant C. BrownWon Republican 2,19224.9% DemocraticCindie S. Heiser Democratic 2,04723.3% DemocraticJoyce Byerly Democratic 1,89121.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,989
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,35233.6% RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,31933.2% DemocraticCindie S. Heiser Democratic 1,97219.7% DemocraticJohn Guenther Democratic 1,34613.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,333
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 4,24050.9% RepublicanRonald AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,05848.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.3% OtherMark Charchenko Other 50.1% OtherDelmont Gaylen Other 40.1% OtherMike Charchenko Other 30.0% OtherShelly Flaget Other 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,848
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,80138.6% RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,79338.5% DemocraticJerry Wolberg Democratic 2,25122.9% OtherJohn Guenther Other 20.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,446
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94731.2% RepublicanRonald AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,83030.0% DemocraticJoyce M. Byerly Democratic 1,94620.6% DemocraticJohn Guenther Democratic 1,71918.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,887
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,47231.9% RepublicanRonald AndersonWon Republican 3,29230.2% DemocraticJ. C. Smith Democratic 2,15219.8% DemocraticNeil J. Nelson Democratic 1,97118.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,788
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,24728.9% RepublicanRalph M. ChristensenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,19728.2% DemocraticDelmont Gaylen Democratic 1,70521.9% DemocraticJoyce M. Byerly Democratic 1,63821.0% OtherClarence Jaeger Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,934
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph M. ChristensenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,76527.8% RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,70427.2% DemocraticPaul Wisness Democratic 2,26822.8% DemocraticDelmont Gaylen Democratic 2,19722.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,305
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph M. ChristensenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,39428.8% RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,29027.6% DemocraticPaul Wisness Democratic 1,88622.7% DemocraticAlbert F. Miller Democratic 1,73520.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,023
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph M. ChristensenWon Republican 2,81031.1% RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,45727.2% DemocraticHalvor Rolfsrud(incumbent) Democratic 2,16424.0% DemocraticCharles V. Dvorak Democratic 1,59217.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,716
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHalvor RolfsrudWon Democratic 2,21128.6% RepublicanJack R. MurphyWon Republican 1,88424.4% RepublicanBjarn Norstog Republican 1,85824.1% DemocraticCharles V. Dvorak Democratic 1,75922.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,455
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur A. LinkWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,39328.3% RepublicanLeonard J. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 2,20426.1% RepublicanBjarn Norstog Republican 2,03024.0% DemocraticCharles V. Dvorak Democratic 1,82821.6%
- 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
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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.
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