Constance Triplett

Constance Triplett
North Dakota State Senate District 18
Incumbent
In office
2003-Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position	10
Party	Democratic
Compensation
Base salary	$152/day
Per diem	Up to $1,351/month for lodging
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 6, 2012
Next election	November 8, 2016
Appointed	2003
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	University of North Dakota
J.D.	University of Minnesota School of Law
Personal
Profession	Attorney
Websites
Office website

Constance Triplett is a Democratic member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 18. She has served in the chamber since her appointment in 2003.

Biography

Triplett earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Dakota. She went on to receive her J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Triplett has been Commissioner of Grand Forks County since 1993. She is a practicing attorney.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Finance and Taxation
• Natural Resources

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Triplett served on these committees:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011
• Finance and Taxation
• Natural Resources

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Triplett served on these committees:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009
• Finance and Taxation
• Natural Resources

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota State Senate elections, 2012

Triplett ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 18. Triplett ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12. She defeated David Waterman in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Dakota State Senate, District 18, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Constance Triplett Incumbent	59.8%	3,258
	Republican	David Waterman	39.9%	2,172
	Other	Write-in	0.3%	14
Total Votes				5,444

2008

On November 4, 2008, Triplett was re-elected to the 18th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Andrew Lutz (R). Triplett raised $7,925 for his campaign, while Lutz raised $11,826.

North Dakota Senate, District 18 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Constance Triplett (D)		2,825
Andrew Lutz (R)		2,175

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Triplett is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Triplett raised a total of $13,875 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.

Constance Triplett's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	North Dakota State Senate, District 18		$4,350
2010	North Dakota State Senate, District 18		$0
2008	North Dakota State Senate, District 18		$7,925
2006	North Dakota State Senate, District 18		$0
2004	North Dakota State Senate, District 18		$1,600
Grand Total Raised			$13,875

Triplett won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Triplett raised a total of $4,350.

North Dakota State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Constance Triplett's campaign in 2012
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$750
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives	$600
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$600
Friends of Kent Conrad	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$4,350
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Triplett won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Triplett raised a total of $7,925.

North Dakota State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Constance Triplett's campaign in 2008
North Dakota Senate Democratic-NPL Caucus	$2,200
Marathon Oil	$1,000
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$750
DAK PAC	$500
Total Raised in 2008	$7,925
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Triplett won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Triplett raised a total of $1,600.

North Dakota State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Constance Triplett's campaign in 2004
North Dakota Senate Democratic-NPL Caucus	$750
North Dakota United Transportation Union	$300
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives	$300
DAK PAC	$250
Total Raised in 2004	$1,600
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Triplett and her husband, Gerald Groenewald, have two children. They currently reside in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

External links

Suggest a link

• Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
• Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004

References

Political offices
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