defeating Republican Howard N. Sokol by over 10,000 votes. Longtime Republican Congressman Charles B. Hoeven had held the position 22 years, and his retirement had "created a political vacuum and a bitter Republican party fight," to Greigg's benefit.
Greigg emerged victorious after defeating Republican Howard N. Sokol by a significant margin of over 10,000 votes. The long-serving Republican Congressman Charles B. Hoeven's retirement left a void in the party, sparking a fierce Republican internal power struggle that ultimately benefited Greigg.