United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota, 2016

United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota, At-large district, 2016
North Dakota
November 8, 2016

 
Nominee Kevin Cramer Chase Iron Eyes Jack Seaman
Party Republican Democratic-NPL Libertarian

Incumbent Representative

Kevin Cramer
Republican


The 2016 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the U.S. Representative from North Dakota's at-large congressional district. The election coincided with the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, the North Dakota Governor election, U.S. Senate election, as well as other statewide, legislative, and local elections. This was first House election since the state legislature changed voter ID requirements, revoking the ability to vote using a student ID.[1]

Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Kevin Cramer ran for a 3rd term.[2] The primaries were held on June 14.

Republican primary

Candidate

Results

Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin Cramer 96,357 99.06
Republican Write-in 919 0.94
Total votes 97,276 100

Democratic primary

Candidate

Results

Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-NPL Chase Iron Eyes 17,063 99.66
Democratic-NPL Write-in 59 0.34
Total votes 17,122 100

Libertarian primary

Candidate

Results

Libertarian primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Libertarian Robert "Jack" Seaman 1,111 99.82
Libertarian Write-in 2 0.18
Total votes 1,113 100

General election

General election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin Cramer (inc.) 233,245 69.12
Democratic Chase Iron Eyes 80,186 23.76
Libertarian Jack Seaman 23,454 6.95
Total 337,456 100.00

Notes

  1. Watts, Adam; Lyden, Grace (March 9, 2016). "ID law may complicate voting for North Dakota students". Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Cramer to seek re-election to U.S. House". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Forum News Service. January 28, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "North Dakota Official Results Primary Election - June 14, 2016". North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  4. "ND Dems nominate Chase Iron Eyes for choice for US House of Representatives". WDAY-TV. Forum Communications. April 2, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  5. Nowatzki, Mike (November 9, 2015). "Libertarians endorse candidates, elect new chairman, but governor slot still open". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
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