2000 North Dakota gubernatorial election
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The 2000 North Dakota gubernatorial election took place on 7 November 2000 for the post of Governor of North Dakota. Incumbent Republican Governor Ed Schafer decided not to run for reelection. Republican nominee John Hoeven won the election. Heitkamp had led in the polls until early October, when reports indicated that she had breast cancer, and would undergo surgery. She ran advertisements to assure voters she was still fit to serve. But by the final month, Hoeven had taken a six-point lead in a poll.[1]
Candidates
Democratic
Republican
- John Hoeven, President of the Bank of North Dakota
Campaign
Debates
- Complete video of debate, September 13, 2000
- Complete video of debate, October 18, 2000
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Hoeven | 159,255 | 55.03% | −11.16% | |
| Democratic–NPL | Heidi Heitkamp | 130,144 | 44.97% | +11.16% | |
| Write-ins | 13 | 0.00% | |||
| Majority | 29,111 | 10.06% | −22.32% | ||
| Turnout | 289,412 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Janofsky, Michael (7 November 2000). "THE 2000 ELECTIONS: RACES IN THE STATES; With 11 Governorships Being Contested, Democrats Win 7, Some in States Bush Won". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ "ND Secretary of State Election Management System - Statewide Election Results". web.apps.state.nd.us. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2016.