Bill Amerman

Bill Amerman
North Dakota House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent
In office
2002 - Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position	11
Party	Democratic
Compensation
Base salary	$152/day
Per diem	Up to $1,351/month for lodging
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
First elected	2002
Next election	November 8, 2016
Term limits	N/A
Websites
Office website

Bill Amerman is a Democratic-NPL member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 26. He was first elected to the chamber in 2002.

Biography

Amerman attended State College of Science. He is a fab operator at the Bobcat Company. Amerman served in the military during the Vietnam War.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Amerman served on the following committees:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Government and Veterans Affairs
• Industry, Business and Labor

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Amerman served on the following committees:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011
• Government and Veterans Affairs
• Industry, Business and Labor

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Amerman served on the following committee:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009
• Government and Veterans Affairs
• Industry, Business and Labor

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Amerman ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 26. Amerman and fellow incumbent Jerome Kelsh ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12. They defeated Sebastian Ertelt and Kathy Skroch in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 26 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerome Kelsh Incumbent	28.2%	3,511
	Democratic	Bill Amerman Incumbent	27.4%	3,407
	Republican	Kathy Skroch	24.7%	3,079
	Republican	Sebastian Ertelt	19.7%	2,460
Total Votes				12,457

2008

On November 4, 2008, Amerman won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 26 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 26
Candidates		Votes
Bill Amerman (D-NPL)		2,914
Jerome Kelsh (D-NPL)		2,976
John Dyste (R)		2,809
Gary Schnell (R)		2,733

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Amerman is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Amerman raised a total of $26,035 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.

Bill Amerman's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	North Dakota State House, District 26		$5,775
2010	North Dakota State House, District 26		$0
2008	North Dakota State House, District 26		$10,350
2006	North Dakota State House, District 26		$0
2004	North Dakota State House, District 26		$4,250
2002	North Dakota State House, District 26		$5,660
Grand Total Raised			$26,035

Amerman won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Amerman raised a total of $5,775.

North Dakota State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Bill Amerman's campaign in 2012
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$750
House Democratic-NPL Caucus of North Dakota	$600
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$600
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives	$400
Total Raised in 2012	$5,775
Source:Follow the Money

Amerman was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Amerman raised a total of $0.

North Dakota State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Bill Amerman's campaign in 2010
N/A	$0
Total Raised in 2010	$0
Source:Follow the Money

Amerman won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Amerman raised a total of $10,350.

North Dakota State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Bill Amerman's campaign in 2008
Steelworkers Local 566	$2,500
Boilermakers Local 647	$2,500
Steelworkers Local 11	$1,000
DAK PAC	$750
North Dakota Democratic-NPL House Caucus	$575
Total Raised in 2008	$10,350
Source:Follow the Money

Amerman was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Amerman raised a total of $0.

North Dakota State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Bill Amerman's campaign in 2006
N/A	$0
Total Raised in 2006	$0
Source:Follow the Money

Amerman won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Amerman raised a total of $4,250.

North Dakota State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Bill Amerman's campaign in 2004
Paper Allied-Industrial Chemical & Energy Workers Local 7-0566	$3,000
Paper Allied-Industrial Chemical & Energy Workers	$500
North Dakota Education Association	$275
DAK PAC	$250
North Dakota Association of Telephone Cooperatives	$225
Total Raised in 2004	$4,250
Source:Follow the Money

Amerman won election to the North Dakota State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Amerman raised a total of $5,660.

North Dakota State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Bill Amerman's campaign in 2002
Paper Allied-Industrial Chemical & Energy Workers Local 7-0566	$4,000
Paper Allied-Industrial Chemical & Energy Workers	$1,010
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party	$400
DAK PAC	$250
Total Raised in 2002	$5,660
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Amerman and his wife, Roslyn, have two children. They currently reside in Forman, North Dakota.

External links

Suggest a link

• North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Bill Amerman
• Project Vote Smart biographical profile
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
• Repersentative Amerman State Surge sponsored bills

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	North Dakota House Of Representatives District 26 2002–present	Succeeded by NA