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

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, had not run for re-election to his own seat, holding himself to a campaign promise pledging to reduce the federal deficit. Conrad won the election.

Major candidates

Democratic-NPL

* Kent Conrad, U.S. Senator

Republican

* Jack Dalrymple, State Representative

Campaign

Burdick's death provided an opportunity for Conrad to return to the Senate in a fight for an open seat. However, some, particularly his political opponents, saw this as a breach of his promise in spirit if not letter, Conrad's high approval ratings as Senator carried through to a victory against Republican state legislator Jack Dalrymple.Our Campaigns - ND US Senate Special Race - Dec 04, 1992
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Results

References

External links

1992 Special North Dakota U.S. Senate Election results
{{United States elections, 1992 North Dakota

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