2006 Senate Race
Grotberg sought and received the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in North Dakota at the state GOP convention on March 28, 2006 against the Democratic-NPL incumbent Kent Conrad, who has served since 1986. During the summer of 2006, Dwight started a large grassroots campaign called Grotberg Grassroots. Governor of North Dakota John Hoeven officially announced his endorsement of Grotberg on October 9, 2006. Former North Dakota governor Edward Schafer also announced his endorsement and was quoted as saying "Dwight carries the strong family values that are so dear to North Dakotans." Author and commentator David Limbaugh also expressed his support of Grotberg and gave a speech at his campaign fundraiser in Fargo, North Dakota. Dwight placed billboards throughout the state in early October 2006 and began airing television ads in late October. Grotberg lost the election 30% to 68%.
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