North Dakota State House District 9

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Collette Brown Democratic, Jayme Davis Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28

2 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.

Last election: Tracy Boe (Democratic) won by 9.2 points, 2018
Seats: 2 seats in this district
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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UncontestedNo incumbent on the ballot for 1 of 2 seats

2 candidates on the printed ballot for 2 seats. Rep. Jayme Davis is running for North Dakota State Senate District 9.

2 seats in this district.

Collette BrownIncumbentDemocratic
Duane PoitraDemocratic

Source: vip.sos.nd.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (21 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 6,225
Election day: November 6, 2018
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTracy BoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,39754.6%	54.6%
DemocraticMarvin E. NelsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,82845.4%	45.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,853
Election day: November 4, 2014
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTracy BoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,25358.5%	58.5%
DemocraticMarvin E. NelsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,60041.5%	41.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,837
Election day: November 2, 2010
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTracy BoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,87459.4%	59.4%
DemocraticMarvin NelsonWon	Democratic	1,92039.7%	39.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	430.9%	0.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,959
Election day: November 7, 2006
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMerle BoucherWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,89158.3%	58.3%
DemocraticTracy BoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,06841.7%	41.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,043
Election day: November 5, 2002
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMerle BoucherWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,90057.5%	57.5%
DemocraticTracy BoeWon	Democratic	2,14342.5%	42.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,737
Election day: November 3, 1998
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMerle BoucherWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,37558.8%	58.8%
DemocraticDoug LemieuxWon	Democratic	2,36241.2%	41.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,306
Election day: November 5, 1996
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGerry L. WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,50739.8%	39.8%
DemocraticMerle BoucherWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,39638.0%	38.0%
RepublicanJames W. Gailfus	Republican	80612.8%	12.8%
RepublicanJohn Paul Gillis	Republican	5979.5%	9.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,023
Election day: November 8, 1994
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGerry L. WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,76253.6%	53.6%
DemocraticMerle BoucherWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,26146.4%	46.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,711
Election day: November 3, 1992
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGerry L. WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,93251.3%	51.3%
DemocraticMerle BoucherWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,77948.7%	48.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,269
Election day: November 6, 1990
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGerry L. WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,42754.7%	54.7%
DemocraticMerle BoucherWon	Democratic	2,84245.3%	45.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,726
Election day: November 8, 1988
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatricia DemersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,97752.0%	52.0%
DemocraticGerry L. WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,74948.0%	48.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,199
Election day: November 4, 1986
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatricia DemersWon	Democratic	2,74052.7%	52.7%
DemocraticGerry L. WilkieWon	Democratic	2,45947.3%	47.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,683
Election day: November 6, 1984
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAllen RichardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,46936.9%	36.9%
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,34235.0%	35.0%
IndependentTracy L. Boe	Independent	1,10816.6%	16.6%
RepublicanBurton Westlind	Republican	76411.4%	11.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,859
Election day: November 2, 1982
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,50351.5%	51.5%
DemocraticAllen RichardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,35648.5%	48.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,126
Election day: November 4, 1980
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1976 to 1981)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,51035.2%	35.2%
DemocraticAllen RichardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,17930.6%	30.6%
RepublicanArne Boyum	Republican	1,38319.4%	19.4%
RepublicanRoger Bailey	Republican	1,05414.8%	14.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,352
Election day: November 7, 1978
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1976 to 1981)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,81454.1%	54.1%
DemocraticAllen RichardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,53845.9%	45.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,206
Election day: November 2, 1976
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1976 to 1981)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,77144.6%	44.6%
DemocraticAllen RichardWon	Democratic	2,26336.5%	36.5%
RepublicanBruce Theel	Republican	1,17218.9%	18.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,539
Election day: November 4, 1974
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1975)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,83051.7%	51.7%
DemocraticGerhart WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,70948.3%	48.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,437
Election day: November 7, 1972
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1975)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,23341.1%	41.1%
DemocraticGerhart WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,00836.9%	36.9%
RepublicanOrin Dunlop	Republican	1,19622.0%	22.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,877
Election day: November 3, 1970
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,64238.4%	38.4%
DemocraticGerhart WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,43635.4%	35.4%
RepublicanBob Lattergrass	Republican	91113.3%	13.3%
RepublicanMary Egan	Republican	88812.9%	12.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,188
Election day: November 5, 1968
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

North Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2018, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticOscar SolbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,47840.0%	40.0%
DemocraticGerhart WilkieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,17635.2%	35.2%
RepublicanMary Egan	Republican	1,53424.8%	24.8%

1968 to 2018: 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

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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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