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Charles Damschen

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Charles Damschen
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North Dakota House of Representatives District 10
Incumbent
In office
2004 - Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position 9
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$152/day
Per diemUp to $1,351/month for lodging
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First elected2004
Next electionNovember 8, 2016
Term limitsN/A
Personal
BirthdayMarch 27, 1955
Place of birthDevils Lake, ND
ReligionChristian
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Charles Damschen (b. March 27, 1955) is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 10th District since 2004. Damschen also has been an assessor and clerk for Storlie Township since 1977. He was a candidate for North Dakota State Senate, District 10 in 2000.

Damschen was the owner and operator of Damschen Farm from 1995-2004. He and his wife, Alice, have three children; Naomi, Charles, and Gabrielle.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
Energy and Natural Resources
Human Services

2011-2012

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

2009-2010

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

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Damschen ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 10. Damschen and fellow incumbent David Monson were unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 10 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgDavid Monson Incumbent 53.5% 4,914
     Republican Green check mark.jpgCharles Damschen Incumbent 46.5% 4,279
Total Votes 9,193

2008

On November 4, 2008, Damschen won election by finishing 2ND out of 4 candidates for District 10 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[3]

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 10
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Charles Damschen (R) 2,587
Green check mark.jpg David Monson (R) 2,871
Kathy Stremick (D-NPL) 2,566
Richard Flanders (D-NPL) 2,148

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2008

In 2008, Damschen collected $4,200 in donations.[4]

These were the largest contributors in 2008.

Donor Amount
NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN PARTY $1,400
NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL $500
LIGNITE ENERGY COUNCIL $500

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