Karen Karls

Republican · Candidate for North Dakota State House District 35 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the North Dakota House, 2007–2022.

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Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

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What party is Karen Karls?
Karen Karls is running as a Republican.
Is Karen Karls the incumbent?
Yes. Karen Karls currently holds this office.
Who is Karen Karls running against?
Taylor Johnson, Lynne M Lafer-Halvorson and Bob Martinson, for North Dakota State House District 35.
Is Karen Karls liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Karen Karls is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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