The 2000 North Dakota Attorney General election was held on November 7, 2000, to elect the North Dakota Attorney General. Democratic-NPL incumbent Heidi Heitkamp chose to unsuccessfully run for governor rather than seek a third term. Republican North Dakota state senator Wayne Stenehjem won the election, defeating Democratic North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Glenn Pomeroy by eleven percentage points.
As of 2026, this is the last time a Democratic-NPL candidate has received more than 40% of the vote in an attorney general election.
Democratic-NPL primary Candidates Glenn Pomeroy, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner (1993–2000) Results
Republican primary Candidates Wayne Stenehjem, North Dakota state senator (1980–2000) Results
General election Candidates Wayne Stenehjem, North Dakota state senator (1980–2000) (Republican) Glenn Pomeroy, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner (1993–2000) (Democratic) Results
References
External links Official campaign websites (archived) Wayne Stenehjem (R) for North Dakota Attorney General