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Adam Hamm
| Adam Hamm | ||
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| North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| October 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Jim Poolman (R) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $87,727 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Campaign $ | $308,013 | |
| Appointed | October 2007 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. John Hoeven | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Sam Houston State University | |
| J.D. | University of North Dakota School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Following his graduation from law school, Hamm became an Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney working on personal crimes. At the beginning of 2002, he moved into private practice and remained in this position until he was named North Dakota's 20th Insurance Commissioner in 2007.[3]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Sam Houston State University
- Juris Doctorate, University of North Dakota School of Law[1]
Political Career
North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance (2007-Present)
Hamm was first appointed as North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance in 2007. He was subsequently elected to two full terms, first in 2008 and again in 2012.[1]
Elections/Appointments
2012
Hamm won re-election in 2012. He was unopposed in the primary election and defeated Democrat Tom Potter in the November 6th general election.[2][4]
| North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Adam Hamm Incumbent |
63.3% | 192,031 | |
| Democratic | Tom Potter | 36.7% | 111,099 | |
| Total Votes | 303,130 | |||
| Election Results via North Dakota Secretary of State. | ||||
2008
Hamm won a full term as Commissioner of Insurance on November 4, 2008, defeating Democrat Jasper Schneider.[5]
| North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Adam Hamm Incumbent |
50.3% | 151,019 | |
| Democratic | Jasper Schneider | 49.7% | 149,186 | |
| Total Votes | 300,205 | |||
2007
Hamm was first appointed to a vacancy as North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance in 2007 by Gov. John Hoeven.[1]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Hamm is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Hamm raised a total of $308,013 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 20, 2013.[6]
| Adam Hamm's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | ND Insurance Commissioner |  |
$81,102 | |
| 2010 | ND Insurance Commissioner |  |
$9,585 | |
| 2008 | ND Insurance Commissioner | |
$217,326 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $308,013 | |||
2012
Hamm won re-election to the position of North Dakota Insurance Commissioner in 2012. During that election cycle, Hamm raised a total of $81,102.
| North Dakota Insurance Commissioner 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Adam Hamm's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Michael Hofer | $5,000 | |||
| John & Mikey Hoeven | $5,000 | |||
| North Dakota Farm Bureau | $5,000 | |||
| Donald G. Bottrell | $5,000 | |||
| Chuck & Linda Tompkins | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $81,102 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Adam Hamm's donors each year.[7] Click [show] for more information.
| Adam Hamm's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $217,326 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $267,882 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | North Dakota Republican Party | $18,550 | |||||||||||||||||
| Hoeven Committee | $18,427 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carole Seal | $18,250 | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Hoeven | $14,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| William Hamm | $9,550 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $96,896 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $22,400 | ||||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $187,846 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $29,480 | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal
Hamm and his wife Michelle live in Bismarck, North Dakota. Together they have two children.[1]
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- ND Chief Boiler Inspector Named National Safety Award Winner - WorkersCompensation.com (press release)
- State Roundup - Annuity Outlook Magazine
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External links
- Official campaign website
- North Dakota Insurance Department
- Hamm's official biography
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 ND.gov, "Insurance department: Meet Commissioner Hamm," accessed January 16, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "Unofficial results, primary election," accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Adam Hamm, "Meet Adam," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Bismark Tribune "General Election Results" Accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "November 4, 2008 General Election Results," accessed March 19, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career fundraising for Adam Hamm," accessed May 20, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Poolman (R) |
North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance 2007-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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