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Senator brief · North Dakota

Reviewed November 5, 2026

North Dakota · Senate seat, on the November 7, 2028 ballot

John Hoeven

Republican. Trump won North Dakota in 2024. On the November 7, 2028 ballot.

Age on Election Day 2028
71
Born March 13, 1957.
Lean
R+18
Solidly Republican. Statewide, 2025 Cook PVI.
In the Senate since
2011
Took office January 3, 2011.
Approval
62%
21% disapprove. Morning Consult, April 1 to June 30, 2026.

The 2028 race

Cash on hand
$725,401

Cash: Federal Election Commission, October quarterly report. Reporting period ended September 30, 2026.

2028 plansNo public statement on record.

The filibuster

Ending the legislative filibuster
Opposes
A talking filibuster
Opposes

The senator’s own public position, from a recorded vote or a dated statement.

In the Senate

Committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · Appropriations · Energy and Natural Resources · Indian Affairs

General-election outcomes

2022 vote share
56.41%
Victory margin
+31.43 pts

Last elected in 2022; no 2024 election for this officeholder.

Statewide. Valid votes; margin over the runner-up. Runner-up: Christiansen, Katrina. Returns · Method. Reviewed November 5, 2026.

Scorecards, out of 100

Progressive average
4.4 (LCV 8, Progressive Punch 5, Stop Corruption Now 0)

Endorsements

2028 race so far

None on record: Donald Trump, Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.

2022 race

Endorsed: Donald Trump.

None on record: Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.