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Jim Dotzenrod
| Jim Dotzenrod | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | North Dakota Air National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dotzenrod was in the North Dakota Air National Guard. He is currently a farmer.
Dotzenrod earned his BS in Engineering from North Dakota State University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dotzenrod served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dotzenrod served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dotzenrod served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
Elections
2012
Dotzenrod ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 26. Dotzenrod was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jim Dotzenrod Incumbent |
97.8% | 5,567 | |
| Other | Write-in | 2.2% | 128 | |
| Total Votes | 5,695 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dotzenrod was elected to the 26th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Donnell Walstead (R). [2] Dotzenrod raised $4,850 for his campaign, while Walstead raised $3,900. [3]
| North Dakota Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Dotzenrod (D)
|
3,490 | |||
| Donnell Walstead (R) | 2,645 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Dotzenrod collected $4,850 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA SENATE DEMOCRATIC-NPL CAUCUS | $1,700 |
| DAK PAC | $1,500 |
| LIGNITE ENERGY COUNCIL | $500 |
| BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 647 | $500 |
Personal
Dotzenrod has two children.
External links
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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