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North Dakota State Senate · 2026 general · 24 of 47 seats up

Republicans keep a majority in the North Dakota State Senate

Democrats hold 5 seats and Republicans 37, with 5 still being counted; 24 make a majority. 1 seat changed party.

24 for a majorityBefore the electionD 5R 42Now, so farD 55 uncalledR 37

1 seat flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans5 still uncalled

Seats not up in this election count with their holders. Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

1Seats flipped1 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans
1Incumbents defeatedIn the general election
4Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot
0Uncontested seats0 Democratic, 0 Republican
0Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 15 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 0 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted.

  • Democratic
  • Republican
  • Counting
  • Flipped
  • Under 5 points
R+60R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40D+60ClosestLD-17 R+8.4Widest flip to DLD-43 D+9.5

Unofficial returns. Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Seats that flipped

Districts that elected the other party.

Incumbents who lost

Members defeated in the general election.

Closest called races

Smallest winning margins.

Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

North Dakota State Senate in other elections

Also on this ballot

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