North Dakota state elections, 2006
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The state and local elections in North Dakota in 2006 proceeded as follows:
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[edit] June Primary Election
- Party candidates were confirmed for the November General Election.
- Local-level posts, including city councils, mayors, and school boards were elected.
- Two constitutional measures were approved.
[edit] November General Election
[edit] State Officers
- Agriculture Commissioner: Dem-NPL Incumbent Roger Johnson won against Republican candidate Doug Goehring
- Attorney General: Republican Incumbent Wayne Stenehjem won against Dem-NPL candidate Bill Brudvik
- Tax Commissioner: Republican Incumbent Cory Fong won against Dem-NPL candidate Brent Edison
- Secretary of State: Republican Incumbent Al Jaeger won against Dem-NPL candidate Kristin Hedger
- Public Service Commissioner: Republican Incumbent Tony Clark won against Dem-NPL candidate Cheryl Bergian.
- Justice of the Supreme Court: Incumbent Dale Sandstrom was unopposed, and retained his seat.
[edit] Ballot Measures
- Constitutional Measure 1 was approved, making proposed changes to policy relating to public school trust funds.
- Initiated Constitutional Measure 2 was approved, prohibiting the use of land taken by eminent domain for any future private use, excepting public utilities and common carriers.
- Initiated Measure 3 was declined, but would have made changes to family law concerning child custody, child support, and other issues.
[edit] Legislature Summary
- House: The Dem-NPL gained six seats, to total 33; while the Republicans hold all of the remaining 61 seats.
- Senate: The Dem-NPL gained six seats, to total 21; while the Republicans hold all of the remaining 26 seats.
