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North Dakota House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jay Fisher Republican (not a candidate in 2026), Scott Louser Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Scott Louser (Republican) won by 2.0 points, 2022
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
No incumbent on the ballot for 1 of 2 seats
Rep. Jay Fisher is running for North Dakota State Senate District 5.
2 seats in this district.
- Kyle EricksonDemocratic
- Zach RaknerudDemocratic
- Roger BrabandtRepublican
- Scott LouserIncumbentRepublican
Source: vip.sos.nd.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (22 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,458
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott LouserWon(incumbent) Republican 3,22549.9% RepublicanJay FisherWon(incumbent) Republican 3,09547.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1382.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,897
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott LouserWon(incumbent) Republican 3,73542.0% RepublicanJay FisherWon Republican 3,34037.5% DemocraticZachary Raknerud Democratic 1,82220.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,826
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott LouserWon(incumbent) Republican 3,24936.8% RepublicanRoger BrabandtWon(incumbent) Republican 2,74631.1% DemocraticJudy Vendsel Democratic 1,45516.5% DemocraticHeidi Elise Rintoul Democratic 1,37615.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,298
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott LouserWon Republican 3,28531.9% RepublicanRoger BrabandtWon Republican 2,79427.1% DemocraticLouis Pinkerton(incumbent) Democratic 2,73326.5% DemocraticHeidi E. Rintoul Democratic 1,47614.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,238
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis PinkertonWon Democratic 2,65628.8% DemocraticElwood ThorpeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,41326.1% RepublicanMike Timm(incumbent) Republican 2,16723.5% RepublicanRoger Slotsve Republican 2,00221.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,791
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 2,64027.0% DemocraticElwood ThorpeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,62226.8% RepublicanLance M. Makeeff Republican 2,37024.2% DemocraticColleen Bertsch Democratic 2,15922.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,517
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElwood ThorpeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,68528.2% RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 2,40325.3% DemocraticDuwayne Ward Democratic 2,26323.8% RepublicanBruce Walker Republican 2,16622.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,432
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElwood ThorpeWon Democratic 3,35227.0% RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 3,25926.2% RepublicanBruce Walker(incumbent) Republican 3,20825.8% DemocraticJames Larson Democratic 2,61321.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,378
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 2,87127.7% RepublicanBruce WalkerWon Republican 2,69526.0% DemocraticPat Schmitt Democratic 2,67225.8% DemocraticJames Larson Democratic 2,14020.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,480
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 3,64127.0% DemocraticElwood ThorpeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,47625.8% RepublicanDarlene C. Watne Republican 3,35524.9% DemocraticPamela Olson Democratic 3,00822.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,482
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElwood ThorpeWon Democratic 2,98126.0% RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 2,86124.9% DemocraticJohn E. Sinn Democratic 2,84024.7% RepublicanDarlene C. Watne Republican 2,80024.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,159
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn W. AasWon(incumbent) Republican 3,60827.4% RepublicanMike TimmWon Republican 3,60027.4% DemocraticThomas R. Huntley Democratic 3,59927.4% DemocraticJoyce Schweyen Democratic 2,34917.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,652
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn W. AasWon Republican 3,34928.7% RepublicanDave KolandWon(incumbent) Republican 3,14026.9% DemocraticThomas R. Huntley Democratic 3,10526.6% DemocraticF. A. Schrader Democratic 2,05517.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,502
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 3,37327.0% RepublicanDave KolandWon Republican 3,24125.9% DemocraticLarry W. Schoenwald(incumbent) Democratic 3,02824.2% DemocraticThomas R. Huntley Democratic 2,86022.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,793
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 2,70827.6% DemocraticLarry Wayne SchoenwaldWon Democratic 2,57626.3% RepublicanDavid Koland(incumbent) Republican 2,27723.3% DemocraticBarbara Steinberger Democratic 2,22922.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,253
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 3,74051.6% RepublicanDavid KolandWon Republican 3,51348.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,957
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarge KermottWon(incumbent) Republican 2,86536.0% RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 2,59532.6% DemocraticRocky J. Hubrig Democratic 1,32016.6% DemocraticMary Seaworth Howe Democratic 1,17714.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,925
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarjorie KermottWon(incumbent) Republican 3,51032.1% RepublicanMike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 3,06828.1% DemocraticCorrine R. Schlak Democratic 2,25820.7% DemocraticArnold L. Sterud Democratic 2,08919.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,721
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 8
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 8,2858.8% RepublicanMarge KermottWon(incumbent) Republican 7,4917.9% RepublicanE. Mike TimmWon(incumbent) Republican 6,6207.0% DemocraticGarry ByeWon Democratic 6,5716.9% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,4826.8% RepublicanRoy RuedWon(incumbent) Republican 6,3986.8% RepublicanJanet WentzWon Republican 6,3646.7% RepublicanArt EkbladWon Republican 5,7906.1% DemocraticS. E. Peterson Democratic 5,5635.9% RepublicanEthel Crisera Republican 5,5495.9% DemocraticFrancis R. Aisenbrey Democratic 5,5105.8% DemocraticSylvan Hubrig Democratic 5,2375.5% DemocraticFrank L. Picard Democratic 5,2025.5% DemocraticPaula Ward Democratic 5,0695.3% DemocraticBertha Schnase Democratic 4,9115.2% DemocraticPerella Voregarethsos Democratic 3,6793.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,737
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 8
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1975)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 10,0208.4% RepublicanHarold ChristensenWon Republican 9,3607.9% RepublicanMarge KermottWon Republican 9,3507.9% RepublicanJames E. FroeberWon Republican 9,2287.8% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,1527.7% RepublicanRoy RuedWon Republican 8,1566.9% RepublicanLeonard O. RiceWon(incumbent) Republican 8,0846.8% RepublicanMike TimmWon Republican 7,8516.6% DemocraticJerome Walsh(incumbent) Democratic 7,8286.6% DemocraticBernice E. Nybakken Democratic 6,7255.7% DemocraticJohn R. Wilson Democratic 6,2685.3% DemocraticFrancis R. Aisenbrey Democratic 6,1035.1% DemocraticRussel K. Schmidt Democratic 5,9625.0% DemocraticRobert H. Nelson Democratic 5,2184.4% DemocraticJudith L. Selmann Democratic 5,0624.3% DemocraticCarroll J. Johnson Democratic 4,3703.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,465
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 6,69110.9% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,6509.2% RepublicanDuanne V. BrekkeWon Republican 5,6419.2% DemocraticNorman LivingstonWon Democratic 5,5279.0% DemocraticJerome WalshWon Democratic 5,4028.8% RepublicanLeonard O. RiceWon Republican 5,1558.4% RepublicanGary Porter Republican 4,9918.1% RepublicanGordon Emerson(incumbent) Republican 4,7957.8% DemocraticOtto Hauf Democratic 4,5527.4% DemocraticRobert H. Nelson Democratic 4,4947.3% DemocraticBurt Graham Democratic 4,3107.0% DemocraticVictor H. Salfors Democratic 4,2576.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,641
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Dakota House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrynhild HauglandWon(incumbent) Republican 7,87810.6% RepublicanJames PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,3769.9% RepublicanLynn W. AasWon(incumbent) Republican 7,2389.7% RepublicanMorris AndersonWon Republican 6,9959.4% DemocraticWayne G. SansteadWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,9709.3% RepublicanGordon EmersonWon Republican 6,1538.2% RepublicanRalph Staffon Republican 6,0828.2% DemocraticBarbara Jurgenson Democratic 5,5937.5% DemocraticJerome Walsh Democratic 5,4807.3% DemocraticAlvin A. Kramer Democratic 5,4577.3% DemocraticGeorge E. Woell Democratic 4,6946.3% DemocraticJohn A. Gefroh Jr. Democratic 4,6166.2% OtherGlen H. Van Other 1090.1%
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
Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
2 seats.
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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.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026