North Dakota Republican Party

The North Dakota Republican Party is the North Dakota affiliate of the United States Republican Party. The current party chairman is Ken Karls.

History

The state Republican party has always been a major force in state politics, in many cases having a dominant position.

In the early 20th century, the party was effectively divided into two groups that nominated candidates on the Republican ticket, the progressive Non-Partisan League and the conservative Independent Voters Association. This period ended when the NPL merged with the state Democratic party.

Notable figures

• Mark Andrews - former U.S. Senator
• Ed Schafer - former Governor
• Allen Olson - former Governor

Elected officials

• John Hoeven - Governor
• Jim Poolman - Insurance Commissioner
• Al Jaeger - Secretary of State
• Wayne Stenehjem - Attorney General
• Cory Fong - Tax Commissioner
• Bob Peterson - State Auditor
• Susan Wefald, Kevin Cramer, Tony Clark - Public Service Commission

2006 midterm election candidates

The following Republican candidates ran for an office currently not held by the Republican party and were unsuccessful:

• Dwight Grotberg - U.S. Senate
• Matt Mechtel - U.S. House of Representatives
• Doug Goehring - Agriculture Commissioner

The following Republican candidates were re-elected:

• Wayne Stenehjem - Attorney General
• Al Jaeger - Secretary of State
• Cory Fong - Tax Commissioner
• Tony Clark - Public Service Commission

See also

• North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party - North Dakota affiliate of the Democratic Party

External link

• North Dakota Republican Party website