1980Final results
1980 election for North Dakota Legislative District 16
North Dakota House of Representatives · North Dakota
2 seats: William E. Gorder (R), Harley Kingsbury (R) won.
2 seatsWilliam E. GorderRepublican · winner · incumbent
32.0%3,237
Harley KingsburyRepublican · winner · incumbent
30.7%3,105
Ernie ShoultesDemocrat
19.4%1,959
Elaine KadlecDemocrat
17.9%1,807
10,116 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 1980
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET