Charles Damschen
| 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 | |
| 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 | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Hampden High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 27, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Damschen received his diploma from Hampden High School. He was the owner and operator of Damschen Farm from 1995 to 2004. Damschen has also been the Assessor and Clerk for Storlie Township since 1977.[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:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Damschen served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
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 |  David Monson Incumbent |
53.5% | 4,914 | |
| Republican | Charles 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 | |||
| Charles Damschen (R)
|
2,587 | |||
| David Monson (R)
|
2,871 | |||
| Kathy Stremick (D-NPL) | 2,566 | |||
| Richard Flanders (D-NPL) | 2,148 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Damschen is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Damschen raised a total of $9,193 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[4]
| Charles Damschen's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | North Dakota State House, District 10 |  |
$2,200 | |
| 2010 | North Dakota State House, District 10 |  |
$0 | |
| 2008 | North Dakota State House, District 10 | |
$4,200 | |
| 2006 | North Dakota State House, District 10 | |
$0 | |
| 2004 | North Dakota State House, District 10 | |
$2,793 | |
| 2000 | North Dakota State Senate, District 10 |  |
$0 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $9,193 | |||
Damschen won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Damschen raised a total of $2,200.
| North Dakota State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Damschen's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $600 | |||
| North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $350 | |||
| North Dakota Chiropractic Association | $300 | |||
| Newfield Exploration Co. | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $2,200 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Damschen was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Damschen raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Damschen's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Damschen won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Damschen raised a total of $4,200.
| North Dakota State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Damschen's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| North Dakota Republican Party | $1,400 | |||
| Lignite Energy Council | $500 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $500 | |||
| North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 | |||
| North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $4,200 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Damschen was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Damschen raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Damschen's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Damschen won election to the North Dakota State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Damschen raised a total of $2,793.
| North Dakota State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Damschen's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| House Republican Caucus of North Dakota | $2,193 | |||
| Lebacken, Robert | $300 | |||
| Damschen, Frank | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $2,793 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Damschen lost the election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Damschen raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Damschen's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Damschen and his wife, Alice, have three children. They currently reside in Hampden, North Dakota.
External links
- Representative Damschen's campaign
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Charles Damschen
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
- Representative Damschen's Facebook page
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