1976Final results
1976 election for North Dakota Legislative District 28
North Dakota House of Representatives · North Dakota
2 seats: William Gackle (R), Reuben Metz (R) won.
2 seatsWilliam GackleRepublican · winner · incumbent
27.6%2,843
Reuben MetzRepublican · winner · incumbent
24.8%2,548
Jim BrokawDemocrat
21.6%2,226
George HeinrichDemocrat
21.4%2,198
Don KleppeOther party
4.7%479
10,294 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
William Gackle (R)Reuben Metz (R)Jim Brokaw (D)George Heinrich (D)
Also on the ballot: Don Kleppe (Other party), 4.7%