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George Keiser
| George Keiser | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 47 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Commissioner, City of Bismarck | ||
| 1988-1992 | ||
| Education | ||
| Ph.D. | University of Utah | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Keiser is the owner of Quality Printing Service. His professional experience also includes the United States Army.
Keiser earned his PhD from the University of Utah. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Keiser served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keiser served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Keiser served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
Elections
2010
Keiser won re-election to one of two seats in District 47 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Keiser and fellow incumbent Lawrence Klemin (R) were unopposed in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| North Dakota State House, District 47 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 George Keiser (R)
|
6,294 | |||
| Lawrence Klemin (R)
|
5,634 | |||
| Lawrence Klemin (I) | 1,978 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Keiser won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 47 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[4]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 47 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| George Keiser (R)
|
5,024 | |||
| Lawrence Klemin (R)
|
4,676 | |||
| Paul R Wilkins II (D-NPL) | 2,154 | |||
| Kameran Ali (D-NPL) | 1,969 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Keiser received $6,875 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to George Keiser's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| Allstate Insurance | $800 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $800 |
| North Dakota Association Of Realtors | $750 |
| North Dakota Association Of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $6,875 |
2006
In 2006, Keiser collected $7,050 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| ALLSTATE INSURANCE | $1,000 |
| MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS | $950 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS | $500 |
| PCI PAC | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE & FINANCIAL ADVISORS | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $500 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. George Keiser
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Rep. Keiser State Surge sponsored bills
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by NA |
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