1976Final results
1976 election for North Dakota Legislative District 36
North Dakota House of Representatives · North Dakota
2 seats: Ralph M. Christensen (R), Jack R. Murphy (R) won.
2 seatsRalph M. ChristensenRepublican · winner · incumbent
27.8%2,765
Jack R. MurphyRepublican · winner · incumbent
27.2%2,704
Paul WisnessDemocrat
22.8%2,268
Delmont GaylenDemocrat
22.1%2,197
9,934 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