North Dakota State House District 20 (unexpired 2-year term)

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

Your member of the state House, the larger chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws, taxes and the state budget.

Candidates

Nikolaus Groenewold

Democrat
Moderately left · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

David RustebakkeIncumbent

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for North Dakota State House District 20 (unexpired 2-year term) in 2026?
Nikolaus Groenewold (Democrat) and David Rustebakke (Republican).
Who is the incumbent?
David Rustebakke currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your member of the state House, the larger chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws, taxes and the state budget.
Who should I vote for in the North Dakota State House District 20 (unexpired 2-year term) race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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