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Republicans maintain strong hold on ND Legislature
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Republicans still have a strong hold on

the North Dakota Legislature after Tuesday's elections.

Democrats picked up two seats in the North Dakota Senate, but

Republicans defeated two Democratic House incumbents.

The GOP kept two-thirds majorities in both the House and Senate

after Tuesday's vote.

House Republican Majority Leader Al Carlson predicted

legislative maps approved last November would benefit Republicans.

The maps were redrawn following the 2010 census to reflect

changes in population over the past decade. Republicans who control

the Legislature also drew the new boundaries to protect GOP

interests.