Joe Miller
| Joe Miller | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 10 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| 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 | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Valley City State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Miller earned a B.A. in Social Science at Valley City State University. He has worked as a farmer.
Committees
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Miller served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Miller served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
Elections
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Joe Miller, Radio Ad, "Growing" |
2012
Miller ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 10. Miller defeated District 10 incumbent Curtis Olafson in the Republican primary on June 12. He defeated Daryl Passa in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 10, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joe Miller Incumbent |
68.6% | 4,671 | |
| Democratic | Daryl Passa | 30.4% | 2,074 | |
| Other | Write-in | 1% | 67 | |
| Total Votes | 6,812 | |||
| North Dakota State Senate District 10 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Joe Miller |
59.8% | 2,002 |
| Curtis Olafson Incumbent | 40.2% | 1,345 |
| Total Votes | 3,347 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Miller was elected to the 16th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Harvey Tallackson (D). [3] Miller raised $13,175 for his campaign, while Tallackson raised $7,365. [4]
| North Dakota Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Miller (R)
|
3,168
| |||
| Harvey Tallackson (D) | 2,101 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Miller is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Miller raised a total of $25,008 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.[5]
| Joe Miller's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | North Dakota State Senate, District 10 |  |
$16,943 | |
| 2010 | North Dakota State Senate, District 16 |  |
$700 | |
| 2008 | North Dakota State Senate, District 16 | |
$7,365 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $25,008 | |||
Miller won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Miller raised a total of $16,943.
| North Dakota State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joe Miller's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kerian, John | $3,000 | |||
| Kerian, James | $3,000 | |||
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 | |||
| Personhood USA | $1,000 | |||
| Larson, Laurie | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $16,943 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Miller was not up for election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Miller raised a total of $700.
| North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joe Miller's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $700 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $700 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Miller won election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Miller raised a total of $7,365.
| North Dakota State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joe Miller's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| North Dakota Republican Party | $4,200 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $500 | |||
| Larson, Laurie | $500 | |||
| Oppegard, Don | $500 | |||
| Bjerke, Harlynn | $449 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $7,365 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Miller currently resides in Park River, North Dakota.
External links
- Campaign Facebook page
- Candidate Twitter feed
- Campaign Youtube channel
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota VOICES - Secretary of State, "Official Results, Primary Election - June 12, 2012," accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ 2008 election results, North Dakota Senate
- ↑ North Dakota Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Miller, Joe" Accessed May 30, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota State Senate District 10 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota State Senate District 16 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Tyler Axness (D) |
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