Bismarck, N.D. (AP) The executive director of the North Dakota Republican party says he's not surprised about a convincing sweep at the top of the ticket because pre-election polling showed that GOP candidates had comfortable leads.
Jason Flohrs says the victory by six statewide officeholders and U.S. Representative Kevin Cramer is a testament to a job the candidates have done and also what previous Republican leaders did to pave the way.
Flohrs say voters went to the polls to reward that success. He also says having an unpopular president added to the winning margin.
Flohrs says there were a "few changes around the edges'' of the state legislature, but the republicans will maintain strong majorities in the house and senate.