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Blair Thoreson
| Blair Thoreson | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University, 2003 | |
| Master's | University of Mary | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 6, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Fargo, ND | |
| Profession | Medical Writer, PRACS Institute | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Thoreson is a medical writer and he works for Microsoft. His professional experience also includes cetero research, operator services, working for asset management group, and owner of Three Lyons Pub.
Thoreson earned his BS from North Dakota State University and MM from University of Mary. He and his wife, Jennifer, have one child, Christian.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thoreson served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thoreson served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thoreson served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Thoreson ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 44. Thoreson defeated incumbent Donald Clark and Bob Jansen in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joshua Boschee |
26.2% | 3,420 | |
| Republican | Blair Thoreson Incumbent |
25.9% | 3,380 | |
| Democratic | Bob Jansen | 24.2% | 3,156 | |
| Republican | Donald Clark | 23.7% | 3,098 | |
| Total Votes | 13,054 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Thoreson won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 44 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[3]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 44 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Blair Thoreson (R)
|
3,324 | |||
| Donald Clark (R)
|
3,270 | |||
| Bob Jansen (D-NPL) | 3,070 | |||
| Janice Benson Johnson (D-NPL) | 2,947 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Thoreson collected $9,925 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| URC | $4,000 |
| LIGNITE ENERGY COUNCIL | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $800 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $600 |
| NORTH DAKOTA DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $600 |
| BOEHLER, SANDY | $500 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Blair Thoreson
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Rep. Thoreson State Surge sponsored bills
- Rep. Thoreson's facebook
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| Preceded by - |
North Dakota House of Representatives - District 44 1998–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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