North Dakota State House District 37
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Lefor Republican, Vicky Steiner Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Mike Lefor isn’t on the ballot for this seat
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Mike Lefor (Republican) won by 3.8 points, 2022
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,014
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike LeforWon(incumbent) Republican 3,09151.4% RepublicanVicky SteinerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,86547.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 581.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,735
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike LeforWon(incumbent) Republican 4,77340.7% RepublicanVicky SteinerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,57339.0% DemocraticFern Pokorny Democratic 1,27310.8% DemocraticKeith Fernsler Democratic 1,1169.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,342
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike LeforWon Republican 3,66043.9% RepublicanVicky SteinerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,44541.3% DemocraticMandy Kubik Democratic 1,23714.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,055
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVicky SteinerWon Republican 3,46443.0% RepublicanNancy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,08838.3% DemocraticCindy L. Klein Democratic 1,48818.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2%
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.
All elections (22 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,014
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike LeforWon(incumbent) Republican 3,09151.4% RepublicanVicky SteinerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,86547.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 581.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,735
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike LeforWon(incumbent) Republican 4,77340.7% RepublicanVicky SteinerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,57339.0% DemocraticFern Pokorny Democratic 1,27310.8% DemocraticKeith Fernsler Democratic 1,1169.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,342
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike LeforWon Republican 3,66043.9% RepublicanVicky SteinerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,44541.3% DemocraticMandy Kubik Democratic 1,23714.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,055
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVicky SteinerWon Republican 3,46443.0% RepublicanNancy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,08838.3% DemocraticCindy L. Klein Democratic 1,48818.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,364
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,43429.1% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 2,16425.9% DemocraticCornelius Kooren Democratic 2,09725.1% DemocraticStuart Savelkoul Democratic 1,66919.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,341
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,97231.8% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 2,34325.1% DemocraticRichard L. Medlar Democratic 2,25024.1% DemocraticJeff Hoffmann Democratic 1,77619.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,814
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy JohnsonWon Republican 2,60333.3% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 2,22228.4% DemocraticKeith Fernsler Democratic 1,58620.3% DemocraticGary White Democratic 1,40317.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,269
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. WardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,43141.5% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 2,95835.8% DemocraticRick Townsend Democratic 1,88022.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,345
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. WardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,26051.4% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 3,08548.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,271
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. WardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,12440.1% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 3,72036.2% DemocraticWilliam R. Morris Democratic 2,42723.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,084
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard P. WardnerWon Republican 2,33328.9% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 2,23927.7% DemocraticRuth Stefonowicz Democratic 1,86523.1% DemocraticVince Ficek Democratic 1,64720.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,572
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam G. GoetzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,39632.1% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 3,03128.7% DemocraticRuth Stefonowicz Democratic 2,27321.5% DemocraticBob Locket Democratic 1,87217.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,725
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam G. GoetzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,39131.6% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 3,22830.1% DemocraticJim Christensen Democratic 2,10619.6% DemocraticVince H. Ficek Democratic 2,00018.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,932
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam G. GoetzWon(incumbent) Republican 3,64633.4% RepublicanFrancis WaldWon Republican 3,38330.9% DemocraticColleen A. Wheeler Democratic 2,03418.6% DemocraticRobert Stefonowicz Democratic 1,86917.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,304
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill LardyWon Democratic 2,68626.1% RepublicanWilliam G. GoetzWon(incumbent) Republican 2,64725.7% RepublicanFrancis Wald(incumbent) Republican 2,58725.1% DemocraticGary A. Ficek Democratic 2,38423.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,738
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrancis WaldWon(incumbent) Republican 3,17629.6% RepublicanWilliam G. GoetzWon Republican 3,09128.8% DemocraticBill Lardy(incumbent) Democratic 2,31321.5% DemocraticJohn F. Gengler Democratic 2,15820.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,381
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrancis WaldWon Republican 2,30227.5% DemocraticBill LardyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,12725.4% RepublicanErnest Bailey Republican 2,10325.1% DemocraticArlene Haunson Democratic 1,84922.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,555
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. GenglerWon Democratic 2,90527.5% DemocraticWilliam LardyWon Democratic 2,80326.6% RepublicanJack Olin(incumbent) Republican 2,43723.1% RepublicanWilliam G. Goetz(incumbent) Republican 2,41022.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,928
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack OlinWon(incumbent) Republican 2,09626.4% RepublicanWilliam G. GoetzWon Republican 2,06526.1% DemocraticWilliam Lardy Democratic 1,95724.7% DemocraticWaldo Hagen Democratic 1,81022.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,508
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. GenglerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,50726.4% RepublicanJack OlinWon Republican 2,50326.3% RepublicanAlrene Wilhelm Republican 2,29924.2% DemocraticWaldo Hagen Democratic 2,19923.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,237
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike OlienykWon(incumbent) Republican 2,65625.9% DemocraticJohn F. GenglerWon Democratic 2,60825.5% RepublicanDon Froelich(incumbent) Republican 2,53624.8% DemocraticArnold J. Kuhn Democratic 2,43723.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,338
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike OlienykWon(incumbent) Republican 3,34029.5% RepublicanDonald FroelichWon(incumbent) Republican 3,26028.8% DemocraticJohn F. Gengler Democratic 2,44321.6% DemocraticBea Peterson Democratic 2,29520.2%
More about this race
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.
- Shelley LenzDemocratic
- Susan JosephsonDemocratic
- Kylan KlauzerRepublican
- Vicky SteinerIncumbentRepublican
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov, dated Oct 28
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Election Wrld. (2026). North Dakota State House District 37, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/nd/house/37. 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026