North Dakota Supreme Court elections, 2020
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The seat of one North Dakota Supreme Court justice, Jon Jay Jensen, was up for nonpartisan election on November 3, 2020. Jensen ran unopposed and won re-election to the court.
Election procedure changes in 2020
Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.
North Dakota did not modify any procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election.
For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.
Candidates and results
Jensen's seat
General election
Nonpartisan primary election
Past elections
2018
General election
Nonpartisan primary election
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2016November 8 general electionJerod Tufte defeated Robert V. Bolinske Sr. in the general election for Dale Sandstrom's seat on the North Dakota Supreme Court.
Incumbent Lisa Fair McEvers ran unopposed in the general election for Lisa McEvers' seat on the North Dakota Supreme Court.
June 14 primary
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About the North Dakota Supreme Court
- See also: North Dakota Supreme Court
The North Dakota Supreme Court is the court of last resort for the state of North Dakota. The five justices on the court are elected to 10-year terms in nonpartisan elections.[1]
Political composition
This was the political composition of the supreme court heading into the 2020 election.
| ■ Daniel Crothers | Appointed by Gov. John Hoeven (R) in 2005; elected in 2008 and 2012 | |
| ■ Jon Jay Jensen | Appointed by Gov. Doug Burgum (R) in 2017 | |
| ■ Lisa Fair McEvers | Appointed by Gov. Jack Dalrymple (R) in 2013; elected 2016 | |
| ■ Jerod Tufte | Elected in 2016 | |
| ■ Gerald VandeWalle | Appointed by Gov. Arthur A. Link (D) in 1978; elected in 2014 |
Selection
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The five justices of the North Dakota Supreme Court are chosen in nonpartisan elections to serve 10-year terms. Judicial hopefuls compete in a primary election, and the top two candidates advance to the general election in November. At the expiration of a judge's term, he or she must run for re-election to continue serving. In the event of a midterm vacancy, the governor appoints a replacement with help from a judicial nominating commission. Alternatively, the governor may call a special election to fill the vacancy. Appointed judges serve for at least two years, after which they must run in the general election to finish the remainder of the unexpired term.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:
- a U.S. and state citizen and
- a licensed attorney.[2]
Selection of the chief justice
The court's chief justice is chosen by vote of the supreme and district court judges to serve a five-year term.[2]
See also
External links
Footnotes
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