James Kasper
| James Kasper | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 46 | ||
| 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, 1968 | |
| Associate's | Bismark State College, 1966 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Reserve | |
| Years of service | 1968-1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 17, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Neosho, MO | |
| Religion | Evangelical Free | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kasper's professional experiences include corporal in the United States Army Reserve and president of Asset Management Group, Incorporated.
Kasper earned his AA from Bismarck State College and his BS from North Dakota State University. He and his wife, Sandy, have two children; Jim and Jeff.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kasper served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kasper served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
| • Constitutional Revision | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kasper served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
Kasper ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 46. Kasper and fellow incumbent Kathy Hawken ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. They defeated Diane R. Hill and Lee Myxter in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 46 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kathy Hawken Incumbent |
28.6% | 3,762 | |
| Republican | James Kasper Incumbent |
28.2% | 3,708 | |
| Democratic | Diane R. Hill | 23.2% | 3,056 | |
| Democratic | Lee Myxter | 20% | 2,626 | |
| Total Votes | 13,152 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kasper won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 46 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[3]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Kasper (R)
|
3,998 | |||
| Kathy Hawken (R)
|
4,251 | |||
| Dennis Edwards (D-NPL) | 3,004 | |||
| Pearce Tefft (D-NPL) | 2,371 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Kasper collected $4,751 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE & FINANCIAL ADVISORS | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $800 |
| BUTLER, GREG | $500 |
| LIGNITE ENERGY COUNCIL | $500 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. James Kasper
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
- Rep. Kasper State Surge sponsored bills
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| Preceded by - |
North Dakota House of Representatives - District 46 2000–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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