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Joan Heckaman
| Joan Heckaman | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Valley City State University, 1967 | |
| Master's | Minot State University, 1995 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 30, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | New Rockford, ND | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Heckaman was a Special Ed Teacher for East Central Special Education from 1985 to 2004. She is now retired.
Heckaman earned her BS from Valley City State in 1967. She then received her MS from Minot State University in 1995.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Heckaman served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Heckaman served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Heckaman served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
Elections
2010
Heckaman won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate District 23, defeating Frank Walker (R).[1][2]
Heckaman was not opposed in the primary election on June 8, 2010.[3]
| North Dakota Senate, District 23 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joan Heckaman (D)
|
2,799 | 58.29% | ||
| Frank Walker (R) | 1,998 | 41.61% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Heckaman was elected to the 23rd District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Preston Meier (R). [4] Heckaman raised $2,550 for his campaign, while Meier raised $5,757. [5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joan Heckaman (D)
|
2,975 | |||
| Preston Meier (R) | 1,818 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Heckaman received $7,650 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joan Heckaman's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Dakota Senate Democratic-NPL Caucus | $1,250 |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| DAK PAC | $1,000 |
| Boilermakers Local 647 | $900 |
| Friends Of Byron Dorgan | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,650 |
2006
In 2006, Heckaman collected $2,550 in donations.[7]
These were her contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA SENATE DEMOCRATIC-NPL CAUCUS | $1,250 |
| DAK PAC | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $400 |
| BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 647 | $400 |
Personal
Heckaman and her husband Duane have four children.
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, 2000
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