Gary Lee
| Gary Lee | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University, 1969 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1969-1971 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 19, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Fargo, ND | |
| Profession | Manager, Respiratory Care Service, Merit Care Health System | |
| Religion | Evangelical Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lee began his professional career in 1969 serving in the specialist fifth class of the United States Army in Vietnam. His service ended in 1971. Four years later Lee was hired as a manager of the Respiratory Care Service in the Merit Care Health System and still works in this position.
Gary Lee earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1969 at the North Dakota State University and later attended the North Dakota School of Respiratory Care at the University of Mary in 1975.
Gary Lee has been involved with a number of organizations including the American Association for Respiratory Care, the Bethel Evangelical Free Church, the Director, Cass Rural Water Users, the Salem East Free Church, the Township Officer, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lee served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Education | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lee served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Education | ||||
Elections
2012
Lee ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 22. Lee ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. He defeated Jessica Arneson in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 22, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gary Lee Incumbent |
61.7% | 4,516 | |
| Democratic | Jessica Arneson | 38.2% | 2,795 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.2% | 11 | |
| Total Votes | 7,322 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lee was re-elected to the 22nd District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting John Lund (D). [2] Lee raised $8,601 for his campaign, while Lund raised $3,600. [3]
| North Dakota Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gary Lee (R)
|
5,222 | |||
| John Lund (D) | 4,070 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Lee collected $8,601 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN PARTY | $4,200 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $800 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVES | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL | $500 |
Personal
Gary Lee was born in July 19, 1947 in Fargo, North Dakota and was subsequently raised in Casselton, North Dakota. He is currently married to Joan Lee with two children and is a professed Evangelical Christian.
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, 2002
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