Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Sen. Byron L. Dorgan
(D-N.D.)
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Residence:Bismarck
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Born:May 14, 1942; Dickinson, N.D.
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Religion:Lutheran
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Family:Wife, Kim Dorgan; four children (one deceased)
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Education:U. of North Dakota, B.S. 1965; U. of Denver, M.B.A. 1966
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Military service:None
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Career:Aerospace company management trainer
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Political Highlights:N.D. tax commissioner, 1969-80; Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1974; U.S. House, 1981-92; U.S. Senate, 1992-present
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Elected:1992 (3rd term)
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Note: Will retire at end of current term; Policy Committee Chairman
State Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2004 |
general |
Byron Dorgan (D) |
211,843 |
68.2% |
| Mike Liffrig (R) |
98,553 |
31.8% |
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| 1998 |
general |
Byron L. Dorgan (D) |
134,747 |
63.2% |
| Donna Nalewaja (R) |
75,013 |
35.2% |
| Harley McClain (REF) |
3,598 |
1.7% |
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| 1992 |
general |
Byron L. Dorgan (D) |
179,347 |
59% |
| Steve Sydness (R) |
118,162 |
38.9% |
| Tom Asbridge (I) |
6,448 |
2.1% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 44.62% |
John McCain: 53.25% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 35% |
George W. Bush: 63% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 33% |
George W. Bush: 61% |
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| 1996 |
Bill Clinton: 40% |
Robert Dole: 47% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population (2005):636,677
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Under 18:25.0%
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Over 65:14.7%
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Non-Hispanic White:91.7%
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Black:0.6%
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Hispanic:1.2%
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Asian:0.6%
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American Indian:4.8%
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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:0.0%
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Median Household Income: 34,604
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Median Household Income Rank: 41
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