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North Dakota elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 North Dakota elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
General election
General election for U.S. Senate North Dakota
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Cramer (R) | 55.1 | 179,720 |
 | Heidi Heitkamp (D) | 44.3 | 144,376 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 2,042 | ||
| Total votes: 326,138 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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U.S. House
General election
General election for U.S. House North Dakota At-large District
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kelly Armstrong (R) | 60.2 | 193,568 |
 | Mac Schneider (D) | 35.6 | 114,377 | |
 | Charles Tuttle (Independent) | 4.1 | 13,066 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 521 | ||
| Total votes: 321,532 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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State ballot measures
- See also: North Dakota 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- North Dakota Measure 3, Marijuana Legalization and Automatic Expungement Initiative (2018)
- North Dakota Measure 1, Ethics Commission, Foreign Political Contribution Ban, and Conflicts of Interest Initiative (2018)
- North Dakota Measure 2, Citizen Requirement for Voting Amendment Initiative (2018)
- North Dakota Measure 4, Special License Plates and Free Access to State Parks for Volunteer Emergency Responders Initiative (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
- Attorney general
- Secretary of state
- Agriculture commissioner
- Tax commissioner
- Public service commissioner
State legislature
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State courts
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Local government
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Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 North Dakota elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in North Dakota, 2018
Republican Party primaries in North Dakota, 2018
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Featured elections
The following North Dakota elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
There were no featured Congressional primary elections in North Dakota in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured U.S. House general elections in North Dakota in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in North Dakota in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in North Dakota in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in North Dakota in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in North Dakota are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 12, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: Open between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; close between 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
August 2, 2018:
Richland 44 School District (Recall)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
Open between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; close between 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in North Dakota?
See Primary elections in North Dakota.
How could I register to vote?
Was there an early voting period?
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in North Dakota?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in North Dakota for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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