Bette Grande
| Bette Grande | ||
 | ||
| North Dakota House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Dakota | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Calvary United Methodist Church | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Grande earned a B.S. in Education from University of North Dakota. She has worked as a substitute teacher, office manager and a director of Christian education.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Grande served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grande served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Grande served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Grande ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing North Dakota At-large district.[2] She was defeated in the Republican primary.
According to the Washington Post, North Dakota is a battleground district in 2012, with incumbent Rick Berg running for Senate and Republicans duking it out in the primary. Democrat Pam Gulleson is vastly out-raising the Republican candidates, and has a "fighting chance" in a conservative state.[3]
2010
Grande won re-election to one of two seats in District 41 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Grande and fellow incumbent Al Carlson (R) defeated Tyrel Hegland (D) in the November 2 general election.[4][5]
| North Dakota State House, District 41 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Al Carlson (R)
|
3,016 | |||
| Bette Grande (R)
|
2,750 | |||
| Tyrel Hegland (D) | 2,153 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Carlson won election by finishing 2nd out of 2 candidates for District 41 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[6]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 41 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bette Grande (D-NPL)
|
2,652 | |||
| Al Carlson (R)
|
2,903 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Grande received $3,650 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bette Grande's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| National Rifle Association | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 |
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $350 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,650 |
2006
In 2006, Grande collected $1,650 in donations.[8]
These were her contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LONG TERM CARE ASSOCIATION | $300 |
| MDU RESOURCES GROUP | $250 |
Personal
Grande and her husband, Don, have three children. They currently reside in Fargo, North Dakota.
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Bette Grande
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Rep. Grande State Surge sponsored bills
- Rep. Grande's LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Grande
- ↑ Flickertales from the Hill "UPDATED: Fargo legislator Bette Grande entering U.S. House race" October 3, 2011
- ↑ Washington Post blog "The 10 House districts that might surprise you," May 11, 2012
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Unofficial North Dakota House of Representatives General Election Results
- ↑ North Dakota House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions
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