North Dakota House of Representatives District 4
North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 was a multi-member district in the North Dakota state legislature that was renamed or eliminated during redistricting in the state after the 2020 census. It was last represented by Clayton Fegley (R) and Terry B. Jones (R). After redistricting, there was a District 4A and a District 4B. Click here for more information.
After the 2020 Census, North Dakota state representatives represented an average of 8,288 residents. After the 2010 Census, North Dakota state representatives represented an average of 7,473 residents.
District map
This map displays the boundaries as of the last election conducted for this district.
Redistricting
This district was renamed or eliminated during redistricting after the 2020 census.
- See also: Redistricting in North Dakota
Because North Dakota has only one congressional district, congressional redistricting is not necessary. The state legislature draws state legislative district boundaries. State legislative district lines are subject to veto by the governor.[1]
The North Dakota Constitution requires that state legislative districts be "compact and contiguous."[1][2]
2020-2024
On May 14, 2025, a federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that struck down the state's 2021 legislative maps. On January 8, 2024, the U.S. District Court of North Dakota had ordered the state to adopt a remedial legislative map proposed by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the Spirit Lake Tribe. In the order, Judge Peter Welte said that the new map "requires changes to only three districts ... and is the least intrusive option that complies with the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution."[3][4]
The U.S. District Court of North Dakota struck down the state's legislative map on November 17, 2023, saying in its ruling in the case Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. the Secretary of State of North Dakota, "The Secretary is permanently enjoined from administering, enforcing, preparing for, or in any way permitting the nomination or election of members of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly from districts 9 and 15 and subdistrict 9A and 9B. The Secretary and Legislative Assembly shall have until December 22, 2023, to adopt a plan to remedy the violation of Section 2."[5] North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) signed legislation enacting the state's legislative map on November 11, 2021.
Reactions to 2024 state legislative maps
On January 9, 2024, the Secretary of State’s Office filed an appeal with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals of the U.S. District Court of North Dakota's order in the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. the Secretary of State of North Dakota case.[6]
The Secretary of State’s Office also released a statement saying, “Any action taken by the appeals court would not impact the maps used for the 2024 election cycle. ... Secretary of State Michael Howe will be moving forward for the 2024 election with Judge Welte’s court-imposed map.”[6]
Below are the maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for North Dakota’s 2024 state legislative elections.
North Dakota House of Representatives District 4
before 2020 redistricting cycle
Click a district to compare boundaries.
Elections
2020
General election
General election for North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Clayton Fegley and incumbent Terry B. Jones defeated Thomasina Mandan and Hunter Andes in the general election for North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Clayton Fegley (R) | 34.5 | 4,325 |
| ✔ |  | Terry B. Jones (R) | 31.6 | 3,959 |
| Thomasina Mandan (D) | 18.2 | 2,283 | ||
| Hunter Andes (D) | 15.6 | 1,953 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 12,530 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) (2 seats)
Thomasina Mandan and Hunter Andes advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thomasina Mandan | 50.1 | 493 | |
| ✔ | Hunter Andes | 49.4 | 487 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 985 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Clayton Fegley and incumbent Terry B. Jones advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clayton Fegley | 52.1 | 1,934 |
| ✔ | | Terry B. Jones | 47.6 | 1,768 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 3,711 | |||
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2016
Elections for the North Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 11, 2016. Incumbent Glen Froseth (R) did not seek re-election.
Terry B. Jones and Bill Oliver defeated Cesar Alvarez and incumbent Kenton Onstad in the North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 general election.[7][8]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 4 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terry B. Jones |
26.98% | 3,091 | |
| Republican | Bill Oliver |
26.05% | 2,984 | |
| Democratic | Cesar Alvarez | 23.35% | 2,675 | |
| Democratic | Kenton Onstad Incumbent | 23.63% | 2,707 | |
| Total Votes | 11,457 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Cesar Alvarez and incumbent Kenton Onstad were unopposed in the North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 Democratic primary.[9][10]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 4 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Cesar Alvarez | |
| Democratic | Kenton Onstad Incumbent | |
Terry B. Jones and Bill Oliver were unopposed in the North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 4 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Terry B. Jones | |
| Republican | Bill Oliver | |
2012
Elections for the office of North Dakota House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 12, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 13, 2012. Incumbents Kenton Onstad (D) and Glen Froseth (R) defeated Tom Conklin (D) in the general election. All three candidates were unopposed in the June 12 primary elections.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kenton Onstad Incumbent |
35.9% | 3,279 | |
| Republican | Glen Froseth Incumbent |
33.7% | 3,079 | |
| Democratic | Tom Conklin | 30.4% | 2,781 | |
| Total Votes | 9,139 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2020, candidates for North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) raised a total of $114,595. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $5,457 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, North Dakota House of Representatives District 4 (Historical) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2020 | $45,311 | 4 | $11,328 |
| 2016 | $27,026 | 4 | $6,757 |
| 2012 | $18,550 | 3 | $6,183 |
| 2008 | $13,975 | 3 | $4,658 |
| 2004 | $4,425 | 3 | $1,475 |
| 2000 | $5,308 | 4 | $1,327 |
| Total | $114,595 | 21 | $5,457 |
See also
- North Dakota Legislative Assembly
- North Dakota State Senate
- North Dakota House of Representatives
- North Dakota state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 All About Redistricting, 'North Dakota," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑ North Dakota Constitution, "Article IV, Section 2," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑ United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, "Case No. 3:22-cv-22 Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, et al., vs. Michael Howe," accessed January 8, 2024
- ↑ Twitter, "RedistrictNet," January 10, 2024
- ↑ U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, "Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians vs. Michael Howe, in his Official Capacity as Secretary of State of North Dakota," November 17, 2022
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Bismarck Tribune, "North Dakota to follow judge’s redistricting order for 2024 election, despite appeal," January 10, 2024
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 13, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 14, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 Primary results," accessed December 5, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2012 General election results," accessed December 5, 2013
