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North Dakota House District 40
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Macy Bolinske Republican, Matt Ruby Republican · Roster as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Matt Ruby (Republican) won by 3.8 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
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History (19 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,605
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
- Source
- MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RubyWonName as filed: Matthew Ruby Republican 3,21142.2% RepublicanMacy BolinskeWon Republican 2,91838.4% DemocraticAlexandra Deufel Democratic 1,44118.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,913
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RubyWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Matthew Ruby Republican 3,22436.2% RepublicanRandy A. SchobingerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94833.1% DemocraticKalyn June DeWitt Democratic 1,41315.8% DemocraticRobert E. Kibler Democratic 1,31414.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,621
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy A. SchobingerWon Republican 2,71135.6% RepublicanMatt RubyWonName as filed: Matthew Ruby Republican 2,54633.4% DemocraticA. J. Schultz Democratic 1,22316.1% DemocraticHeidi Elise Rintoul Democratic 1,11514.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,567
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. FrantsvogWon(incumbent) Republican 2,06427.3% RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon(incumbent) Republican 2,04527.0% DemocraticLouis Pinkerton Democratic 1,86124.6% DemocraticSue Olafson Democratic 1,58220.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,569
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon(incumbent) Republican 2,01926.7% RepublicanRobert FrantsvogWon Republican 1,95725.9% DemocraticSue Olafson Democratic 1,85824.6% DemocraticBen Scheeler Democratic 1,73522.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,406
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClara Sue PriceWon(incumbent) Republican 2,45533.1% RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon(incumbent) Republican 2,45133.1% DemocraticJohn W. Thompson Democratic 1,30217.6% DemocraticJohnathan A. McClure Democratic 1,19816.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,930
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClara Sue PriceWon(incumbent) Republican 1,88831.8% RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon(incumbent) Republican 1,74529.4% DemocraticKathryn Hintz Democratic 1,18520.0% DemocraticPaul G. Pearson Democratic 1,11218.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,096
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClara Sue PriceWon(incumbent) Republican 1,25730.7% RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon(incumbent) Republican 1,18028.8% DemocraticKathryn Hintz Democratic 87621.4% DemocraticAllen J. Kihm Democratic 78319.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,518
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClara Sue PriceWon(incumbent) Republican 2,31251.2% RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon(incumbent) Republican 2,20648.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,231
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClara Sue PriceWon(incumbent) Republican 1,51629.0% RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon(incumbent) Republican 1,36726.1% DemocraticBruce Anderson Democratic 1,26824.2% DemocraticJennings J. Klug Democratic 1,08020.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,553
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClara Sue PriceWon(incumbent) Republican 2,12728.2% RepublicanMatthew M. KleinWon Republican 2,01326.6% DemocraticBruce Anderson(incumbent) Democratic 1,90625.2% DemocraticJennings J. Klug Democratic 1,50719.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,183
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,31514.9% RepublicanGary PorterWon Republican 3,29914.9% RepublicanBen TollefsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,10314.0% RepublicanClara Sue PriceWon Republican 2,63011.9% RepublicanJames Peterson(incumbent) Republican 2,53811.4% DemocraticJerome Gruenberg Democratic 2,53411.4% DemocraticCarl C. Collins Democratic 2,41710.9% DemocraticJennings J. Klug Democratic 2,34710.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,669
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 4,20515.2% RepublicanBen TollefsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,16215.0% DemocraticBruce AndersonWon Democratic 3,68713.3% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,64513.2% DemocraticLaurie J. Baker Democratic 3,54712.8% RepublicanRobert Wells Republican 3,50412.7% DemocraticMyron Stemen Democratic 2,4999.0% DemocraticJennings J. Klug Democratic 2,4208.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,824
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 3,93515.8% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,72415.0% RepublicanBen TollefsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,67014.8% DemocraticThomas J. LautenschlagerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,47414.0% DemocraticLaurie J. Baker Democratic 2,95811.9% RepublicanWarren G. Allen Republican 2,90711.7% DemocraticMyron Stemen Democratic 2,1368.6% DemocraticDella Mae Zeitler Democratic 2,0098.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,478
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 4,70217.1% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,28215.6% RepublicanBen TollefsonWon Republican 4,10614.9% DemocraticThomas J. LautenschlagerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,58113.0% RepublicanMike Monson Republican 3,43412.5% DemocraticHelen Vedvig Democratic 3,01010.9% DemocraticGeo Zietler Democratic 2,73910.0% DemocraticMarco Matonich Democratic 1,6245.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,464
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 3,20914.3% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,94213.1% RepublicanRoy RuedWon(incumbent) Republican 2,85212.7% DemocraticThomas J. LautenschlagerWon Democratic 2,83112.6% DemocraticRobert E. Walstad Democratic 2,82112.6% DemocraticRobert L. Carlson Democratic 2,77512.3% RepublicanShirley Moe Republican 2,70312.0% DemocraticEdith M. Christenson Democratic 2,33110.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,420
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MattsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,03416.5% RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 3,83715.7% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,69515.1% RepublicanRoy RuedWon(incumbent) Republican 3,36613.8% DemocraticRueben Hammond Democratic 2,63710.8% DemocraticRobert E. Walstad Democratic 2,60510.7% DemocraticHelen Vig Democratic 2,55110.4% DemocraticDiane Goodman Democratic 1,6956.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,381
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 2,59815.9% RepublicanDoug MattsonWon Republican 2,46515.1% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,20513.5% RepublicanRoy RuedWon(incumbent) Republican 2,20113.4% DemocraticRichard Lokken(incumbent) Democratic 2,05912.6% DemocraticPhil Heide Democratic 1,83211.2% DemocraticJoe H. Heisler Democratic 1,5439.4% DemocraticAlta Johnson Democratic 1,4789.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,455
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 40, 1976 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 3,53015.1% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,23013.8% RepublicanRoy RuedWon(incumbent) Republican 3,20013.6% DemocraticRichard LokkenWon Democratic 3,12213.3% RepublicanEthel Crisera Republican 2,90712.4% DemocraticRon Klecker Democratic 2,75111.7% DemocraticArlyne S. Hight Democratic 2,39410.2% DemocraticFrancis R. Aisenbrey Democratic 2,3219.9%
1976 to 2020: 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: 2024.
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- cd.topo.json, sld/*.topo.json
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- US Census Bureau, public domain
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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)
- License
- CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0
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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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- CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://data.openstates.org/people/current/%3Cst%3E.csv
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- 2024 state legislative general results aggregated to district (all 2024 states except CA, GA, NM)
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- 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.
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://github.com/MEDSL/2024-elections-official
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- State legislative general/special election results, data/results/sld/{st}.json
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- October 28, 2026
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nd/sldl:40
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026