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The governor of North Dakota is the head of government of the U.S. state of North Dakota. The governor is the head of the executive branch of North Dakota's state government and is charged with enforcing state laws. There have been 32 governors since North Dakota became a state, serving 33 distinct terms, with William Langer having been elected ...
A total of 15 current governors previously served as lieutenant governor, while 11 previously served in the United States House of Representatives. [13] The governor's office has term limits in 37 states and 4 territories; these terms are four years except in New Hampshire and Vermont, where governors serve two-year terms. [9] [14]
John Henry Hoeven III (/ ˈ h oʊ v ə n / HOH-vən; born March 13, 1957) is an American banker and politician serving as the senior U.S. senator from North Dakota, a seat he has held since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Hoeven served as the 31st governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010.
The dates of the general election for the office of governor are set by the North Dakota legislative assembly. Traditionally, the general election date coincides with the U.S. presidential election which is the first Tuesday of November in even years, every four years (except when the first Tuesday falls on November 1; in that case, the general election is held on November 8).
Year Executive offices State Legislature Pub. Ser. Com. [g] United States Congress Electoral votes; Governor Lt. Governor Sec. of State Attorney General Treasurer
North Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, and elects U.S. senators to class 1 and class 3. Its current senators in Congress are Republicans John Hoeven (since 2011) and Kevin Cramer (since 2019). Milton Young was North Dakota's longest-serving senator (1945–1981).
Map of North Dakota showing its at-large congressional district. North Dakota's two U.S. senators are elected at large: Senior Senator John Hoeven (Republican) Junior Senator Kevin Cramer (Republican) North Dakota currently has one at-large congressional district. A 2nd and 3rd district were eliminated due to population growth in other states.