Curtis Olafson
| Curtis Olafson | ||
 | ||
| North Dakota State Senate District 10 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - 2012 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $148/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,040/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Appointed | 2006 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
 | ||
Contents |
Curtis Olafson's professional experience includes farming, ranching, and earthmoving construction.
Curtis Olafson earned his Bachelor's Degree at North Dakota State University.
Curtis Olafson is currently involved with a number of organizations, including the Icelandic Communities Association, the Logberg Heimskringla Icelandic Newspaper, the Logberg Heimskringla United States of America, the Mountain Community Center Capital Campaign Committee and the Thingvalla Cemetery Association.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olafson served on these committees:
- Judiciary Vice chair
- Political Subdivisions
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olafson served on these committees:
Issues
Scorecards
2012 Walsh County Pro Life survey
A controversy ensued after Walsh County Pro Life changed Olafson's answers to its 2012 political survey. The group reversed several of Olafson's pro-life responses, arguing that his answers contradicted his voting record. The group noted the changes on the survey, but Olafson disputes their interpretation of his record. Olafson stated, "I have voted for every reasonable piece of pro-life legislation that has come before me and will continue to do so in the future."[1]
Elections
2012
Olafson ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 10. Olafson was defeated by former District 16 incumbent Joe Miller in the Republican primary on June 12. Daryl Passa ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| North Dakota State Senate District 10 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Joe Miller |
59.8% | 2,002 |
| Curtis Olafson Incumbent | 40.2% | 1,345 |
| Total Votes | 3,347 | |
2008
| Sen Curtis Olafson discusses his support of the National Debt Relief Amendment |
On November 4, 2008, Olafson was re-elected to the 10th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Paul Bonaime (D). [4] Olafson raised $8,851 for his campaign, while Bonaime raised $18,200. [5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 10 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Curtis Olafson (R)
|
3,235 | |||
| Paul Bonaime (D) | 2,241 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Olafson collected $8,851 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN PARTY | $3,500 |
| FPL ENERGY | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL | $500 |
Personal
Curtis Olafson is married to Bjork Eiriksdottir and has five children, three of which are step-children.
External links
- Curtis Olafson's personal website
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Senator Curtis Olafson Blog
- Campaign Facebook page
- Candidate Facebook profile
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Curtis Olafson on Blogspot
References
- ↑ Pharmacy Flash, "Pro-life group changes survey answers of N.D. legislators," June 1, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota VOICES - Secretary of State, "Official Results, Primary Election - June 12, 2012," accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ 2008 election results, North Dakota Senate
- ↑ North Dakota Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota State Senate District 10 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by John Grabinger |
 |
State of North Dakota Bismarck (capital) |
|---|---|
| Ballot Measures |
List of North Dakota ballot measures | Local measures | School bond issues | Ballot measure laws | Initiative laws | History of I&R | History of direct democracy | Campaign Finance Requirements | Recall process | |
| Government |
North Dakota State Constitution | House of Representatives | Senate | Legislative Council | |
| State executive officers |
Governor | Lieutenant Governor | Attorney General | Secretary of State | Treasurer | State Auditor | Superintendent of Public Instruction | Commissioner of Insurance | Commissioner of Agriculture | Director of Game and Fish | Commissioner of Labor | Public Service Commission | |
| Judiciary |
North Dakota Supreme Court | Court of Appeals | District Courts | Municipal Courts | Judicial Nominating Commission | Judicial news | |
| Transparency Topics |
Open Records Statute | Transparency Checklist | Government corruption reports | Transparency Legislation | Open Records procedures | Transparency Advocates | Transparency blogs | State budget | Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations | |
| Divisions |
State |
List of Counties |
List of Cities |
List of Towns |
List of School Districts | |
