Constance Triplett
| Constance Triplett | ||
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| 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 | ||
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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
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.[1]
| 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). [2] Triplett raised $7,925 for his campaign, while Lutz raised $11,826.[3]
| North Dakota Senate, District 18 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Constance Triplett (D)
|
2,825 | |||
| Andrew Lutz (R) | 2,175 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Triplett collected $7,925 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA SENATE DEMOCRATIC-NPL CAUCUS | $2,200 |
| LIGNITE ENERGY COUNCIL | $1,000 |
| MARATHON OIL | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL | $750 |
Personal
Triplett and her husband, Gerald Groenewald, have two children.
External links
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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