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Larry Robinson
| Larry Robinson | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Appointed | 1989 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Valley City State University | |
| Master's | North Dakota State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Robinson has worked as Director of External Services, Director of Auxiliary Services, and Director of University Advancement for Valley City State University.
Robinson earned his BS from Valley City State University. He went on to receive his MS from North Dakota State University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Robinson served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Robinson served on this committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Robinson served on this committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Robinson ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 24. Robinson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12. He defeated Keith E. Hovland in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 24, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Larry Robinson Incumbent |
55.8% | 3,836 | |
| Republican | Keith E. Hovland | 44% | 3,024 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.2% | 13 | |
| Total Votes | 6,873 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Robinson was re-elected to the 24th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Dwight Grotberg (R). [2] Robinson raised $6,000 for his campaign, while Grotberg raised $8,322. [3]
| North Dakota Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Robinson (D)
|
3,958 | |||
| Dwight Grotberg (R) | 2,636 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Robinson collected $6,000 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA SENATE DEMOCRATIC-NPL CAUCUS | $1,500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $600 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVES | $500 |
| BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 647 | $500 |
Personal
Robinson and his wife Mary Lee have two children.
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
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Succeeded by NA |
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