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Kirsten Baesler
| Kirsten Baesler | ||
 | ||
| North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 2, 2013-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Predecessor | Wayne Sanstead | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $99,876 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Campaign $ | $199,038 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mandan School Board | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Minot State University | |
| Associate's | Bismarck State College | |
| Master's | Valley City State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Baesler began her career in public schools as a library assistant. From there she became a library media specialist and an assistant principal in the Bismarck Public School District.[1]
Education
- Two Associate degrees, Bismarck State College
- Masters, Education/Library Information Technology, Valley City State University
- Bachelors, Education, Minot State University
Political career
North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction (2013-present)
Baesler has served as North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction since January 2, 2013.[1]
Mandan School Board (2004-2012)
Baesler served on the Mandan School Board from 2004 to December 2012. She was President from 2005 to 2012.[1]
Elections
2012
Baesler won election as North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2012. She won Republican Party support during the party's convention, where she defeated Rep. David Monson by a vote of 863-725.[2] Baesler defeated Max Laird and Tracy Potter in the primary on June 12, coming in first.[3] She defeated Potter in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
| North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Non-partisan |  Kirsten Baesler |
55.1% | 154,177 | |
| Non-partisan | Tracy Potter | 44.6% | 124,807 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.4% | 1,069 | |
| Total Votes | 280,053 | |||
| Election Results via North Dakota Secretary of State. | ||||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Baesler is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Baesler raised a total of $199,038 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 20, 2013.[5]
| Kirsten Baesler's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | ND Superintendent of Public Instruction |  |
$199,038 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $199,038 | |||
2012
Baesler won election to the position of North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2012. During that election cycle, Baesler raised a total of $199,038.
| North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kirsten Baesler's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| North Dakota Republican Party | $40,000 | |||
| Donald Sens | $11,651 | |||
| John Hoeven | $9,000 | |||
| North Dakota Farm Bureau | $8,000 | |||
| Mary Alice Bergen | $7,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $199,038 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Kirsten Baesler News Feed
- Alumna Kirsten Baesler to speak at VCSU commencement May 11
- State officials learning of new educational techniques for students in West Fargo - WDAY
- VCSU commencement to be web-streamed live Saturday, May 13
- Legislators near late-night compromise for property tax relief, K-12 funding - Dickinson Press
- K-12 NOTES: Northwood senior in national poetry contest - Grand Forks Herald
- K-12 Funding Bill - KFYR-TV
- Lifelong Learning - KFYR-TV
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Kirsten Baesler on Facebook
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- LinkedIn profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, "Kirsten Baesler," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Grand Forks Herald, "Baesler backed by GOP for N.D. school superintendent," April 1, 2012
- ↑ Devils Lake Journal, "ND primary election to be held Tuesday," June 6, 2012
- ↑ Bismark Tribune "General Election Results" Accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career fundraising for Kirsten Baesler," accessed May 20, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wayne Sanstead |
North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- North Dakota
- Nonpartisan
- 2012 challenger
- State executive candidate, 2012
- Superintendent of Schools candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
- 2012 open seat
- Current nonpartisan superintendent of schools
- Current North Dakota superintendent of schools
- Current superintendents of schools
