John Warner (North Dakota legislator)

John Warner
North Dakota State Senate District 4
Incumbent
In office
2004 - Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position	9
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	2004
Next election	November 8, 2016
Term limits	N/A
Prior offices
North Dakota House of Representatives of Representatives
1996-2004
Education
Bachelor's	North Dakota State University, Minot State University
Personal
Birthday	June 28, 1952
Place of birth	Minot, ND
Profession	Farmer
Religion	Lutheran
Websites
Office website

John Warner (b. June 28, 1952) is a Democratic member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 4. He was first elected to the chamber in 2004. Warner serves as Minority Caucus Leader in the 2013 session and served in this position during the 2007 and 2009 sessions.

Warner served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1996 to 2004.

Biography

Warner earned a B.S. from North Dakota State University in 1974. He earned a second B.S. from Minot State University in 1982. He has worked as a research technician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a forensic analyst for the North Dakota State Toxicology Lab. Warner has been a farmer since 1980.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Warner served on the following committees:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Appropriations

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Warner served on one committee:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011
• Appropriations

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Warner served on one committee:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009
• Appropriations

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota State Senate elections, 2012

Warner ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 4. Warner ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12. He defeated Daryl J. Lies in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Dakota State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John Warner Incumbent	52.4%	3,337
	Republican	Daryl J. Lies	47.5%	3,024
	Other	Write-in	0.1%	7
Total Votes				6,368

2008

On November 4, 2008, Warner was re-elected to the 4th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate. Warner was unchallenged.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Warner is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Warner raised a total of $20,964 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.

John Warner's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	North Dakota State Senate, District 4		$4,750
2010	North Dakota State Senate, District 4		$0
2008	North Dakota State Senate, District 4		$8,426
2006	North Dakota State Senate, District 4		$0
2004	North Dakota State Senate, District 4		$2,700
2000	North Dakota State House, District 4		$2,858
1998	North Dakota State House, District 4		$2,230
Grand Total Raised			$20,964

Warner won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Warner raised a total of $4,750.

North Dakota State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Warner's campaign in 2012
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives	$800
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$750
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$600
Friends of Kent Conrad	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$4,750
Source:Follow the Money

Warner was not up for election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Warner raised a total of $0.

North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Warner's campaign in 2010
N/A	$0
Total Raised in 2010	$0
Source:Follow the Money

Warner won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Warner raised a total of $8,426.

North Dakota State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Warner's campaign in 2008
North Dakota Senate Democratic-NPL Caucus	$4,400
Boilermakers Local 647	$500
DAK PAC	$500
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$500
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives	$400
Total Raised in 2008	$8,426
Source:Follow the Money

Warner was not up for election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Warner raised a total of $0.

North Dakota State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Warner's campaign in 2006
N/A	$0
Total Raised in 2006	$0
Source:Follow the Money

Warner won election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Warner raised a total of $2,700.

North Dakota State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Warner's campaign in 2004
North Dakota Senate Democratic-NPL Caucus	$650
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives	$400
North Dakota Public Employees Association	$300
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$300
Independent Community Banks of North Dakota	$300
Total Raised in 2004	$2,700
Source:Follow the Money

Warner won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Warner raised a total of $2,858.

North Dakota State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Warner's campaign in 2000
Unitemized Donations	$2,083
North Dakota Public Employees Association	$300
North Dakota Education Association	$275
North Dakota Lignite Council	$200
Total Raised in 2000	$2,858
Source:Follow the Money

Warner won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Warner raised a total of $2,230.

North Dakota State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Warner's campaign in 1998
Unitemized Donations	$1,530
North Dakota Public Employees Association	$300
North Dakota Education Association	$250
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$150
Total Raised in 1998	$2,230
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Warner and his wife, Janice, have four children.

External links

Suggest a link

• Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
• Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998

References

Political offices
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