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Bob Martinson
| Bob Martinson | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, North Dakota State House | ||
| 1993 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Mary | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Martinson's professional experience is with the Martinson Brothers and Lieutenant Colonel for the North Dakota Reserve National Guard.
Martinson attended Bismarck State College and earned his BS from the University of Mary. He is married to Jodi.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Martinson served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Martinson served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Martinson served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2010
Martinson won re-election to one of two seats in District 34 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Martinson and fellow incumbent Karen Karls (R) defeated Mike Frohlich (D) and Nicole Elkin (D) in the November 2 general election.[2] [3]
| North Dakota State House, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bob Martinson (R)
|
3,714 | |||
| Karen Karls (R)
|
3,390 | |||
| Mike Frohlich (D) | 2,005 | |||
| Nicole Elkin (D) | 1,691 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Martinson won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 35 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[4]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Martinson (R)
|
3,253 | |||
| Karen Karls (R)
|
2,805 | |||
| Michael Frohlich (D-NPL) | 2,745 | |||
| Ryan Gustafson (D-NPL) | 2,106 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Martinson received $7,125 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Martinson's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Dakota Association Of Realtors | $1,050 |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| Marathon Oil | $600 |
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $500 |
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,125 |
2006
In 2006, Martinson collected $4,925 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS OF NORTH DAKOTA | $500 |
| WISDOM, DAVID L | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| KNUTSON, H D | $500 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Bob Martinson
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000
- Rep. Martinson State Surge sponsored bills
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota House of Representatives - District 35 2000–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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State of North Dakota Bismarck (capital) |
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