NORTH DAKOTA 2006 Senate Race The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics. The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838. Kent Conrad (D) vs. Dwight Grotberg (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Kent Conrad (D) defeated Dwight Grotberg (R), 69% to 30%.

Sen. Kent Conrad (D)

First elected in 1986; Seeking fourth full term; Conrad was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 701-224-0484 Web Site: www.kent-conrad.com Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: March 12, 1948; Bismarck, N.D.
• Family: Married (Lucy Calautti); one child
• Education: George Washington University, M.B.A., 1975; Stanford University, B.A., 1971
• Professional Career: Director, management, planning & personnel, state tax department, 1980; assistant, state tax commissioner, 1974-80
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State tax commissioner, 1981-86

Dwight Grotberg (R)

Grotberg, a farmer, was unopposed for the nomination at the April convention. Campaign Contact: 701-952-8683 Web Site: www.dwightgrotberg.com National Republican Senatorial Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Jan. 26, 1967; Valley City, N.D.
• Family: Married (Alison); seven children
• Education: Bethany College of Missions, A.A., 1989; North Dakota State University, 1989-92
• Professional Career: Farmer, 1992-present
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Anderson Township Council

Previous Election Results

2000 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Kent Conrad (D)	176,470	62%	$2,312,543
	Duane Sand (R)	110,420	38%	$399,584
2000 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Kent Conrad (D)	unopposed
1994 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Kent Conrad (D)	137,157	58%	$1,927,866
	Ben Clayburgh (R)	99,390	42%	$941,192