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Duane Lee DeKrey
| Duane Lee DeKrey | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 14 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994 - 2012 | ||
| 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 | 1994 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University, 1978 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1978-1979 | |
| Service branch | Army Reserve | |
| Years of service | 1979-1995 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 20, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, ND | |
| Profession | Farmer and Rancher | |
| Religion | United Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| [www.legis.nd.gov/biography/duane-dekrey Office website] | ||
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DeKrey has been a farmer and rancher since 1978. His professional experience also includes time served in the United States Army, franchise owner of H+R Block, Vo. Ag. teacher, Major in the Army Reserve, and NDARNG.
DeKrey earned a BS from North Dakota State University. He and his wife, Jan, have three children. [1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeKrey served on the following committees:
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee, North Dakota House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, North Dakota House of Representatives, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeKrey served on the following committee:
Elections
2012
DeKrey ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota State House District 14. DeKrey was defeated by District 14 incumbent Robin Weisz and District 7 incumbent Jon Nelson in the Republican primary on June 12. No Democratic candidates filed for election. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| North Dakota House of Representatives District 14 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jon Nelson |
33.7% | 1,855 |
| Robin Weisz Incumbent |
33.6% | 1,849 |
| Duane Lee DeKrey Incumbent | 32.6% | 1,793 |
| Total Votes | 5,497 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeKrey won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 14 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[4]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Duane Lee DeKrey (R)
|
3,415 | |||
| Robin Weisz (R)
|
3,364 | |||
| Karen Volk (D-NPL) | 3,105 | |||
| Robert Stringer (D-NPL) | 2,399 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, DeKrey collected $4,350 in donations.[5]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN HOUSE CAUCUS | $1,500 |
| LIGNITE ENERGY COUNCIL | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVES | $400 |
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE | $400 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $400 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Duane Lee DeKrey
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Rep. DeKrey State Surge sponsored bills
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. DeKrey
- ↑ 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
- ↑ North Dakota House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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