North Dakota State House District 44
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Austin Foss Democratic, Karla Rose Hanson Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
This seat has no race on the official 2026 list.
- Last election
- Karla Rose Hanson (Democratic) won by 6.1 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 9,317
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon Democratic 4,77451.2% DemocraticAustin FossWonName as filed: Austin James Foss Democratic 4,20945.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3343.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,729
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,54737.9% DemocraticJoshua A. BoscheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,51537.4% RepublicanGwendorlene Chea Altenburg Republican 1,60423.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 630.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,578
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,78435.8% DemocraticJoshua A. BoscheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,57033.8% RepublicanScott Wagner Republican 3,15729.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 670.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,545
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua A. BoscheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,43427.4% DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon Democratic 3,23425.8% RepublicanBlair Thoreson(incumbent) Republican 2,94223.4% RepublicanGail Nelson Republican 2,91623.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1%
- 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
- 1976 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 (20 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 9,317
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon Democratic 4,77451.2% DemocraticAustin FossWonName as filed: Austin James Foss Democratic 4,20945.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3343.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,729
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,54737.9% DemocraticJoshua A. BoscheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,51537.4% RepublicanGwendorlene Chea Altenburg Republican 1,60423.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 630.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,578
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,78435.8% DemocraticJoshua A. BoscheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,57033.8% RepublicanScott Wagner Republican 3,15729.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 670.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,545
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua A. BoscheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,43427.4% DemocraticKarla Rose HansonWon Democratic 3,23425.8% RepublicanBlair Thoreson(incumbent) Republican 2,94223.4% RepublicanGail Nelson Republican 2,91623.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,085
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua A. BoscheeWon Democratic 3,42026.1% RepublicanBlair ThoresonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,38025.8% DemocraticBob Jansen Democratic 3,15624.1% RepublicanDonald L. Clark(incumbent) Republican 3,09823.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,611
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBlair ThoresonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,32426.4% RepublicanDonald L. ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 3,27025.9% DemocraticBob Jansen Democratic 3,07024.3% DemocraticJanice Benson Johnson Democratic 2,94723.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,834
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald L. ClarkWon Republican 3,57927.9% RepublicanBlair ThoresonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,55127.7% DemocraticEric Monson Democratic 3,04723.7% DemocraticMichael Jenkins Democratic 2,65720.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,551
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanByron ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 3,42829.7% RepublicanBlair ThoresonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,29128.5% DemocraticJoanne Ellingson Democratic 2,55022.1% DemocraticJeff Hoffman Democratic 2,28219.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,855
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanByron ClarkWon Republican 2,46027.8% RepublicanBlair ThoresonWon Republican 2,36926.8% DemocraticRoger G. Johnson Democratic 2,06923.4% DemocraticCarol M. Sawicki Democratic 1,95722.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,557
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAl SoukupWon(incumbent) Republican 3,60931.2% RepublicanTony ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 3,35729.1% DemocraticRoger G. Johnson Democratic 2,46021.3% DemocraticRay J. Gross Democratic 2,13118.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,147
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAl SoukupWon(incumbent) Republican 2,95929.2% RepublicanTony ClarkWon Republican 2,59725.6% DemocraticJames Berg(incumbent) Democratic 2,40923.7% DemocraticRichard Rathge Democratic 2,18221.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,341
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAl SoukupWon(incumbent) Republican 3,62127.1% DemocraticJames BergWon Democratic 3,47826.1% RepublicanKaren B. Norberg Republican 3,37325.3% DemocraticRichard Rathge Democratic 2,86921.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,989
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCatherine ScherberWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,68826.9% RepublicanAl SoukupWon(incumbent) Republican 2,56725.7% DemocraticJames Berg Democratic 2,46924.7% RepublicanLynette Dixson Republican 2,26522.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,389
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCatherine ScherberWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,64427.2% RepublicanAl SoukupWon Republican 3,38325.3% RepublicanLois Ivers Altenburg Republican 3,27324.4% DemocraticJames Berg Democratic 3,08623.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,249
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCatherine ScherberWon Democratic 3,27726.8% RepublicanMarshall MooreWon(incumbent) Republican 3,23526.4% RepublicanJohn M. Riley(incumbent) Republican 3,11125.4% DemocraticBrad W. Pavek Democratic 2,62321.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,170
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. RileyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,88129.5% RepublicanMarshall MooreWon(incumbent) Republican 3,76628.6% DemocraticBrad W. Pavek Democratic 2,95122.4% DemocraticDonald A. Score Democratic 2,57219.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,954
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarshall MooreWon(incumbent) Republican 3,33230.4% RepublicanJohn M. RileyWon Republican 3,26129.8% DemocraticBrad W. Pavek Democratic 2,37721.7% DemocraticEverett H. Nichols Democratic 1,98418.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,332
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCraig RichieWon(incumbent) Republican 5,59739.0% RepublicanMarshall MooreWon Republican 4,17029.1% DemocraticJoan C. Miller Democratic 2,31516.1% DemocraticJohn Stockman Democratic 2,25015.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,867
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCraig RichieWon(incumbent) Republican 4,49441.4% RepublicanJean E. HermanWon(incumbent) Republican 3,51232.3% DemocraticJanice Johnson Democratic 1,70815.7% DemocraticDan Hiebechuk Democratic 1,15310.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,636
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 44, 1976 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCraig RichieWon Republican 4,17930.6% RepublicanJean E. HermanWon Republican 3,61826.5% DemocraticGary L. Hofsommer Democratic 2,95621.7% DemocraticJ. Philip Johnson Democratic 2,88321.1%
- 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
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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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026