Dick Dever

Dick Dever
North Dakota State Senate District 32
Incumbent
In office
2008 - Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position	5
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	2008
Next election	November 8, 2016
Term limits	N/A
Military service
Service/branch	United States Army
Personal
Religion	Lutheran
Websites
Office website

Dick Dever is a Republican member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 32. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

Biography

Dever attended the University of North Dakota. He is currently a manufacturers representative for DEVCO. Dever served in the United States Army.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Human Services
• Government and Veterans Affairs

2011-2012

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011
• Human Services
• Government and Veterans Affairs

2009-2010

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009
• Human Services
• Government and Veterans Affairs

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota State Senate elections, 2012

Dever ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 32. Dever ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. He defeated Wanda Rose in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Dakota State Senate, District 32, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Dick Dever Incumbent	62.3%	4,047
	Democratic	Wanda Rose	37.4%	2,433
	Other	Write-in	0.3%	17
Total Votes				6,497

2008

On November 4, 2008, Dever was elected to the 32nd District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Tom Asbridge (D). Dever raised $6,080 for his campaign, while Asbridge raised $3,750.

North Dakota Senate, District 32 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Dick Dever (R)		4,066
Tom Asbridge (D)		2,635

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Dever is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Dever raised a total of $17,731 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.

Dick Dever's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	North Dakota State Senate, District 32		$5,950
2010	North Dakota State Senate, District 32		$0
2008	North Dakota State Senate, District 32		$6,080
2006	North Dakota State Senate, District 32		$0
2004	North Dakota State Senate, District 32		$3,852
2000	North Dakota State Senate, District 32		$1,250
1998	North Dakota State House, District 32		$599
Grand Total Raised			$17,731

Dever won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Dever raised a total of $5,950.

North Dakota State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Dick Dever's campaign in 2012
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$700
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$600
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$500
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$5,950
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Dever won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Dever raised a total of $6,080.

North Dakota State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Dick Dever's campaign in 2008
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$500
North Dakota Farm Bureau	$500
Lignite Energy Council	$500
Monsanto	$500
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$500
Total Raised in 2008	$6,080
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Dever won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Dever raised a total of $3,852.

North Dakota State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Dick Dever's campaign in 2004
Senate Republican Caucus of North Dakota	$1,000
North Dakota Republican Party	$927
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$625
National Rifle Association	$500
North Dakota Lignite Council	$500
Total Raised in 2004	$3,852
Source:Follow the Money

Dever won election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Dever raised a total of $1,250.

North Dakota State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Dick Dever's campaign in 2000
North Dakota Republican Senate Caucus	$1,000
National Rifle Association	$250
Total Raised in 2000	$1,250
Source:Follow the Money

Dever lost the election to the North Dakota State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Dever raised a total of $599.

North Dakota State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Dick Dever's campaign in 1998
House Republican Caucus-North Dakota Republican Party	$400
Dever, Mabel B.	$199
Total Raised in 1998	$599
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Dever and his wife, Pam, have three children. They currently reside in Bismarck, 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, 2000, 1998

References

Political offices
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