North Dakota Governor Results: Kelly Armstrong Wins
In the North Dakota gubernatorial race, Republican Kelly Armstrong, has won, NBC News projects. The contest was for an open seat because Gov. Doug Burgum was term limited after voters there approved new limits in 2022.
North Dakota
Projected winner
KELLY ARMSTRONG wins the North Dakota governor race

Candidate
Party
Votes
Pct.Percentage
Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
![]() Kelly Armstrong | R | 0 | 68.4% |
![]() Merrill Piepkorn | D | 0 | 26.0% |
![]() Michael Coachman | I | 0 | 5.6% |
Total | 361,421 |
98% expected votes in (Est. remaining 7,000)
Governor County Results
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Candidate
Party
Votes
Pct.Percentage
AdamsAdams1,193 votes99.3% in
Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
![]() K. ArmstrongKelly Armstrong | R | 0 | 82.0% |
![]() M. PiepkornMerrill Piepkorn | D | 0 | 13.6% |
![]() M. CoachmanMichael Coachman | I | 0 | 4.4% |
BarnesBarnes5,277 votes100% in
Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
![]() K. ArmstrongKelly Armstrong | R | 0 | 69.3% |
![]() M. PiepkornMerrill Piepkorn | D | 0 | 26.9% |
![]() M. CoachmanMichael Coachman | I | 0 | 3.9% |
BensonBenson1,935 votes100% in
Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
![]() K. ArmstrongKelly Armstrong | R | 0 | 58.7% |
![]() M. PiepkornMerrill Piepkorn | D | 0 | 36.0% |
![]() M. CoachmanMichael Coachman | I | 0 | 5.3% |
BillingsBillings650 votes100% in
Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
![]() K. ArmstrongKelly Armstrong | R | 0 | 80.9% |
![]() M. PiepkornMerrill Piepkorn | D | 0 | 13.1% |
![]() M. CoachmanMichael Coachman | I | 0 | 6.0% |
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The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.
Source: National Election Pool (NEP)