All other auditors have been from the North Dakota Republican Party. It is the only statewide office in North Dakota to have never been held by a member of the Nonpartisan League. The Auditor originally served a two-year term, but this was extended to four in 1964 by a constitutional amendment.
This office is unique in that all other auditors have been affiliated with the North Dakota Republican Party. It remains the only statewide position in North Dakota not held by someone from the Nonpartisan League. The Auditor's initial two-year term was later extended to four years in 1964 through a constitutional amendment.