Mark Dosch

Mark Dosch
North Dakota House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent
In office
2000 - Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position	13
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	2000
Next election	November 8, 2016
Term limits	N/A
Personal
Profession	General Manager/Owner, Expressway Inn & Suites
Websites
Office website

Mark Dosch is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 32. He was first elected to the chamber in 2000.

Biography

Dosch attended the North Dakota School of Banking and the University of North Dakota. He is the general manager and owner of Expressway Inn & Suites.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Appropriations

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dosch served on the following committees:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011
• Appropriations

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dosch served on the following committee:

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009
• Appropriations

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Dosch ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota House of Representatives District 32. Dosch and fellow incumbent Lisa Meier ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. They defeated Wade Schemmel and Jim Unkenholz in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 32 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Mark Dosch Incumbent	33.9%	3,931
	Republican	Lisa Meier Incumbent	32.7%	3,799
	Democratic	Wade Schemmel	17.1%	1,984
	Democratic	Jim Unkenholz	16.3%	1,896
Total Votes				11,610

2008

On November 4, 2008, Dosch won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 32 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 32
Candidates		Votes
Mark Dosch (R)		4,172
Lisa Meier (R)		4,002
Jim Unkenholz (D-NPL)		2,114
Cheryl Long Feather (D-NPL)		2,076

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Dosch is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Dosch raised a total of $11,602 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.

Mark Dosch's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	North Dakota State House, District 32		$4,250
2010	North Dakota State House, District 32		$0
2008	North Dakota State House, District 32		$3,600
2006	North Dakota State House, District 32		$0
2004	North Dakota State House, District 32		$2,752
2000	North Dakota State House, District 32		$1,000
Grand Total Raised			$11,602

Dosch won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Dosch raised a total of $4,250.

North Dakota State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Mark Dosch's campaign in 2012
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$600
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$500
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$500
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$4,250
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Dosch won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Dosch raised a total of $3,600.

North Dakota State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Mark Dosch's campaign in 2008
Marathon Oil	$800
Lignite Energy Council	$500
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$500
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$400
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$350
Total Raised in 2008	$3,600
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Dosch won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Dosch raised a total of $2,752.

North Dakota State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Mark Dosch's campaign in 2004
North Dakota Republican Party	$927
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$625
North Dakota Lignite Council	$500
North Dakota Professional Insurance Agents	$400
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$300
Total Raised in 2004	$2,752
Source:Follow the Money

Dosch won election to the North Dakota State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Dosch raised a total of $1,000.

North Dakota State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Mark Dosch's campaign in 2000
Isaak, Lois	$500
House Republican Caucus of North Dakota	$500
Total Raised in 2000	$1,000
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Dosch and his wife, Deb, have three children. They currently reside in Bismarck, North Dakota.

External links

Suggest a link

• North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Mark Dosch
• Project Vote Smart biographical profile
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
• Rep. Dosch State Surge sponsored bills

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	North Dakota House of Representatives - District 32 2000–present	Succeeded by NA