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North Dakota Governor
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Hoeven (R) | Mathern (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forum Poll/MSUM | 10/06 - 10/08 | 606 LV | 73 | 18 | Hoeven +55 |
| Rasmussen | 09/08 - 09/08 | 500 LV | 68 | 28 | Hoeven +40 |
| Rasmussen | 07/08 - 07/08 | 500 LV | 67 | 27 | Hoeven +40 |
Race Summary
John Hoeven, currently the longest-serving governor in the country, is seeking his third term in office. He is favored to retain his seat against state Sen. Tim Mathern, who represents Fargo in the Legislature.
With the landslide 1964 presidential election the lone exception, North Dakota has voted Republican in 16 of the last 17 presidential elections.
Previous Election Results
Governor
2004: Hoeven 71, Satrom 27
2000: Hoeven 55, Heitkamp 45
President
2004: Bush 63, Kerry 35
2000: Bush 61, Gore 33
1996: Dole 47, Clinton 40
Demographics
Population (2007 est.): 639,715
Registered Voters: No party registration
Occupation: Blue Collar 22.2% | White Collar 59.4% | Gray Collar 18.4%
Race: White 91.7% | Native American 4.8% | Hispanic 1.2% | Two+ races 1.0%
Occupation: Blue Collar 22.2% | White Collar 59.4% | Gray Collar 18.4%
Race: White 91.7% | Native American 4.8% | Hispanic 1.2% | Two+ races 1.0%