1992 United States Senate special election in North Dakota

none the other Senate election in North Dakota held in parallel 1992 United States Senate election in North Dakota March 2026 September 2023 1992 United States Senate special election in North Dakota North Dakota presidential no 1988 United States Senate election in North Dakota 1988 1994 United States Senate election in North Dakota 1994 December 4, 1992 SenatorConrad.png 150x150px Kent Conrad North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party 103,246 63.22% File:North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Jack Dalrymple (cropped).jpg Jack Dalrymple Republican Party (United States) 55,194 33.80% 1992 United States Senate special election in North Dakota results map by county.svg 250px County resultsConrad: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% Dalrymple: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% U.S. Senator Jocelyn Burdick North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party Kent Conrad North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party The 1992 United States Senate special election in North Dakota was held on December 4, 1992, to fill the United States Senate seat vacated by the late Quentin Burdick. Burdick's widow, Jocelyn Burdick, was appointed as a temporary replacement until the election was held. Democratic-NPL nominee Kent Conrad, who held North Dakota's other senate seat since 1986, had not run for re-election to his own seat, holding himself to a campaign promise pledging to reduce the federal deficit. However, as the seat was not technically Conrad's, he opted to run for the now open seat for a second term. Conrad won the election against state representative and future Governor of North Dakota Jack Dalrymple. Major candidates Democratic-NPL Kent Conrad, U.S. Senator Republican Jack Dalrymple, State Representative Independent Darold Larson, reverend Campaign On April 2, 1992, in a surprise announcement, Kent Conrad announced he would not seek re-election to his seat, keeping a 1986 campaign promise to not run if the federal deficit had not been reduced.1992-04-03 Conrad calls it quits https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bismarck-tribune-conrad-calls-it-qui/149619787/ 2024-06-19 The Bismarck Tribune 1 Kent Conrad shocked the Senate and his state by announcing Thursday he would keep a promise made six years ago not to seek re-election if the federal budget deficit was out of control. "There is only one right course and that is to keep my pledge," Conrad said in a midday speech on the Senate floor. However, on September 8, the state's other Senator, Quentin Burdick, died of heart failure at the age of 84.1992-09-09 N.D. senator dies en 3 Record-Journal Associated Press https://books.google.com/books?id=De1HAAAAIBAJ&dq=quentin+burdick+dies&pg=PA2&article_id=2888,1346850 2023-09-19 Burdick's death provided an opportunity for Conrad to remain in the Senate on the grounds that it was technically not his seat. Gov. George Sinner endorsed Conrad immediately, promising to lead a draft movement for Conrad.1992-09-13 Conrad will feel a 'draft' https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bismarck-tribune-conrad-will-feel-a/149481444/ 2024-06-17 The Bismarck Tribune 1 Gov. George Sinner Saturday endorsed Sen. Kent Conrad for Quentin Burdick's U.S. Senate seat in the upcoming special election. Sinner said he'll lead a drive to draft Conrad. On September 21, Conrad announced his intent to seek the now open seat.1992-09-22 He will run after all en A3 The Vindicator Associated Press https://books.google.com/books?id=BUhKAAAAIBAJ&dq=kent+conrad+not+run&pg=PA14&article_id=5503,3150008 2023-09-19 On October 4, he officially became the Democratic nominee.1992-10-05 2 nominated for seat of late N. Dakota senator en 3A The News Associated Press Boca Raton, FL https://books.google.com/books?id=hOg0AAAAIBAJ&dq=kent+conrad+nominated&pg=PA2&article_id=2554,2614931 2023-09-19 On the Republican side, there had initially been an attempt to draft former senator Mark Andrews for the race.Cole Janell 1992-09-16 Draft Andrews drive is official https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bismarck-tribune-draft-andrews-drive/149620866/ 2024-06-19 The Bismarck Tribune 1 A committee of more than 50 Republicans announced Tuesday they are beginning a campaign to draft former Republican Sen. Mark Andrews to run for the unexpired term of the late Sen. Quentin Burdick. Burdick died of heart failure Sept. 8. Andrews would ultimately decline on September 26, opting to spend time with his family.Voskul Vicki 1992-09-27 Andrews says no, GOP field widens https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bismarck-tribune-andrews-says-no-go/149620906/ 2024-06-19 The Bismarck Tribune 1 Former North Dakota senator Mark Andrews ended speculation about a state Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate on Saturday by saying, "'no' to North Dakota", and "'yes' to my family." The Republican nominee would be Jack Dalrymple, a state representative who ran concurrently in this race with his own re-election campaign.Wetzel Dale 1992-12-05 Democrat Conrad is victor in last U.S. Senate Election https://books.google.com/books?id=y8hJAAAAIBAJ&dq=kent+conrad+special+election&pg=PA6&article_id=5034,5168157 2023-09-19 The Madison Courier B3 en He defeated financial planner David Vanderscoff with 426 votes to 126.1992-10-05 Dalrymple wins bid https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bismarck-tribune-dalrymple-wins-bid/149621091/ 2024-06-19 The Bismarck Tribune 1 Jack Dalrymple, Casselton farmer and state legislator, won the Republican endorsement Sunday in Bismarck for the late Quentin Burdick's U.S. Senate seat, prevailing over Bismarck financial planner David Vanderscoff 426 delegate votes to 126. Dalrymple saw Conrad's run as a breach of his promise in spirit if not letter. He contended that Conrad had intended to run for Burdick's seat the whole time, and Conrad was a liar.2015-05-26 Democrat Wins Senate Seat in North Dakota - NYTimes.com The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/05/us/democrat-wins-senate-seat-in-north-dakota.html 2023-08-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20150526052637/https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/05/us/democrat-wins-senate-seat-in-north-dakota.html May 26, 2015 Among other issues, Dalrymple argued in favor of a plan that would guarantee farmers $5 for a bushel of wheat, a plan which Conrad criticized as unrealistic. Dalrymple also tried to attack Conrad for indicating a willingness to cut Medicare in a debate, though Conrad contended he only intended to reduce costs via reform.1992-12-04 Last Senate campaign ends today en 8A The Albany Herald Associated Press https://books.google.com/books?id=oi9DAAAAIBAJ&dq=jack+dalrymple+conrad&pg=PA5&article_id=3008,381099 2023-09-19 A third candidate was Darold Larson, a reverend who ran an anti-abortion campaign, including airing a graphic ad showing aborted fetuses.1992-12-06 Conrad wins nation's last U.S. Senate seat en 2C The Victoria Advocate The Associated Press https://books.google.com/books?id=xTMhAAAAIBAJ&dq=darold+larson+1992&pg=PA36&article_id=7272,1239184 2023-09-19 Ultimately Conrad's high name recognition approval ratings as Senator carried through and he was seen as the clear favorite to secure victory against Dalrymple.Our Campaigns - ND US Senate - Special Election Race - Dec 04, 1992 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=3434 2023-08-26 www.ourcampaigns.com1992-11-30 North Dakota senator favored in special vote en 3 Toledo Blade Toledo Blade Wire Service https://books.google.com/books?id=61ZPAAAAIBAJ&dq=jack+dalrymple+conrad&pg=PA2&article_id=5134,9114575 2023-09-19 As a result, the biggest concern for both campaigns was getting their supporters to vote due to apathy.Wetzel Dale 1992-12-05 Men fight in last Senate race of '92 en 5B Moscow-Pullman Daily News https://books.google.com/books?id=VsMjAAAAIBAJ&dq=kent+conrad+jack+dalrymple+about&pg=PA27&article_id=2208,2575988 2023-09-19 Conrad won decisively, albeit with lower turnout statewide, in part due to election fatigue and cold weather.2006-12-06 14 years ago, Wednesday December 9, 1992 en 2 The New Salem Journal https://books.google.com/books?id=8U05AAAAIBAJ&dq=kent+conrad+special+election&pg=PA2&article_id=2465,2115036 2023-09-19Conrad wins special election for another Senate seat - UPI Archives https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/12/04/Conrad-wins-special-election-for-another-Senate-seat/5728723445200/ 2023-08-26 UPI en Debate Complete video of debate, November 27, 1992 Results General election resultsResults nd.go North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party Kent Conrad 103,246 63.22 +3.77 Republican Party (United States) Jack Dalrymple 55,194 33.80 -5.26 Independent (United States) Darold Larson 4,871 2.98 N/A 48,052 163,311 North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party See also 1992 United States Senate elections References External links 1992 Special North Dakota U.S. Senate Election results North Dakota 1992 North Dakota 1992 Category:1992 North Dakota elections North Dakota 1992 United States Senate 1992