173,433 131,869 Start date November 6, 2012 | 54.9% 41.7% | |
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The 2012 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the U.S. Representative from the state's at-large congressional district. The election coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. A primary election was held on June 12, 2012; a candidate must receive at least 300 votes to appear on the general election ballot in November.
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- Republican nomination
- Declared
- Withdrew
- Declined
- Debate
- Polling
- Libertarian nomination
- General Election
- References
Rick Berg, a member of the Republican Party who was first elected to represent the at-large district in 2010, has announced that he will not seek re-election, but will instead run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Kent Conrad. Republican Kevin Cramer won the open seat.
Republican nomination
The North Dakota Republican Party endorsed Public Service Commissioner Brian Kalk at their state convention, though general election ballot access is determined by a statewide primary election held on June 12, 2012. In contrast to state political tradition, fellow Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer did not seek the party endorsement, instead attempting to defeat Kalk on the June primary ballot.
Declared
Withdrew
Declined
Debate
The North Dakota Republican Party held a candidates' debate on December 14 at the campus of Valley City State University. All five GOP candidates declared at the time—Cramer, Goettle, Grande, Kalk, and Koppelman—participated.
Polling
†Likely general election voters
Declared
Declined
Libertarian nomination
The Libertarian Party of North Dakota has selected small business owner Eric Olson as their nominee at a state meeting.
General Election
Cramer defeated Gulleson in the general election with 54.9% of the vote.
Polling
‡Likely primary voters