Keith Kempenich
| Keith Kempenich | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 28, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Bowman, ND | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Kempenich attended Black Hills State in 1980. He owns Box K Trucking and previously worked as a rancher.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kempenich served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kempenich served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kempenich served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2010
Kempenich won re-election to one of two seats in District 39 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Kempenich and fellow incumbent David Drovdal (R) defeated Aaron Judkins (D) in the November 2 general election.[2] [3]
| North Dakota State House, District 39 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Keith Kempenich (R)
|
4,337 | |||
| David Drovdal (R)
|
4,220 | |||
| Aaron Judkins (D) | 1,530 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Drovdal won election by finishing 2nd out of 2 candidates for District 39 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[4]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 39 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Keith Kempenich (R)
|
3,884 | |||
| David Drovdal (R)
|
3,955 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kempenich received $3,950 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Keith Kempenich's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| Marathon Oil | $600 |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $500 |
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $500 |
| North Dakota Chiropractic Association | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,950 |
2006
In 2006, Kempenich collected $2,234 in donations.[6]
These were the contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $650 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $400 |
| SCHAFER, SHIELA | $334 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $300 |
| MARATHON OIL | $250 |
Personal
Kempenich and his wife, Melinda, have three children. They currently reside in Bowman, North Dakota.
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Keith Kempenich
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002
- Rep. Kempenich State Surge sponsored bills
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
North Dakota House of Representatives - District 39 1992–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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