Joan Heckaman
| Joan Heckaman | ||
 | ||
| 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 | ||
 | ||
Contents |
Biography
Heckaman earned her B.S. in Education from Valley City State University in 1967. She later received her M.S. in Special Education from Minot State University in 1995. Heckaman was a Special Ed Teacher for East Central Special Education from 1985 to 2004.
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. They currently reside in New Rockford, North Dakota.
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
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota State Senate District 23 2006–present |
Succeeded by NA |
 |
State of North Dakota Bismarck (capital) |
|---|---|
| Ballot Measures |
List of North Dakota ballot measures | Local measures | School bond issues | Ballot measure laws | Initiative laws | History of I&R | History of direct democracy | Campaign Finance Requirements | Recall process | |
| Government |
North Dakota State Constitution | House of Representatives | Senate | Legislative Council | |
| State executive officers |
Governor | Lieutenant Governor | Attorney General | Secretary of State | Treasurer | State Auditor | Superintendent of Public Instruction | Commissioner of Insurance | Commissioner of Agriculture | Director of Game and Fish | Commissioner of Labor | Public Service Commission | |
| Judiciary |
North Dakota Supreme Court | Court of Appeals | District Courts | Municipal Courts | Judicial Nominating Commission | Judicial news | |
| Transparency Topics |
Open Records Statute | Transparency Checklist | Government corruption reports | Transparency Legislation | Open Records procedures | Transparency Advocates | Transparency blogs | State budget | Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations | |
| Divisions |
State |
List of Counties |
List of Cities |
List of Towns |
List of School Districts | |
