North Dakota Auditor election, 2020
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| North Dakota State Auditor |
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: April 6, 2020 |
| Primary: June 9, 2020 General: November 3, 2020 Pre-election incumbent(s): Josh Gallion (R) |
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North Dakota held an election forstate auditor onNovember 3, 2020. The primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline was April 6, 2020.
IncumbentJosh Gallion won election in the general election for North Dakota State Auditor.
Election procedure changes in 2020
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North Dakota did not modify any procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election.
For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak,click here.
Candidates and election results
General election candidates
- Josh Gallion (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Patrick Hart (Democratic Party)

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Democratic primary candidates
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Republican primary candidates
- Josh Gallion (Incumbent) ✔
Past elections
2016
- See also:North Dakota Auditor election, 2016
The general election for state auditor was held on November 8, 2016.
Josh Gallion defeatedRoland Riemers in the North Dakota auditor election.
| North Dakota Auditor, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 76.62% | 236,751 | ||
| Libertarian | Roland Riemers | 22.92% | 70,818 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.46% | 1,423 | ||
| Total Votes | 308,992 | |||
| Source:North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
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2012IncumbentRobert Peterson (R) won re-election in 2012. He defeatedScot Kelsh (D) in theNovember 6, 2012 general election.
2008On November 4, 2008,Robert Peterson won re-election to the office of North Dakota State Auditor. He defeated Daryl Splichal (D-NPL) in the general election.
2004On November 2, 2004,Robert Peterson won re-election to the office of North Dakota State Auditor. He defeated Brent Edison (D-NPL) in the general election.
2000On November 7, 2000,Robert Peterson won re-election to the office of North Dakota State Auditor. He defeatedMary Ekstrom in the general election.
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