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Michael Don Brandenburg
| Michael Don Brandenburg | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - 2002, 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 9 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 5 | |
| 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 | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Edgeley High School | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | North Dakota National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 1, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, ND | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Brandenburg's professional experience includes farming; Master Sergeant, North Dakota National Guard Instructor for Regional Training Institute; and the North Dakota National Guard.
Brandenburg graduated from Edgeley High School. He and his wife, Lovice, have six children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brandenburg served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brandenburg served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brandenburg served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
Elections
2012
Brandenburg won re-election in the 2012 election for North Dakota House District 28. Brandenburg and fellow incumbent William Kretschmar defeated Jeffery J. Magrum and Barton Schott in the Republican primary on June 12.[2] According to unofficial election night results, Kretschmar led Magrum by 13 votes. This slim lead triggered an automatic recount. Official results showed Kretschmar with a nine vote lead over Magrum.[3][4]They defeated Joan Hoffman and Austin Wald in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 28 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael Don Brandenburg Incumbent |
33.1% | 4,448 | |
| Republican | William Kretschmar Incumbent |
29.9% | 4,014 | |
| Democratic | Austin Wald | 19.1% | 2,568 | |
| Democratic | Joan Hoffman | 17.9% | 2,403 | |
| Total Votes | 13,433 | |||
| North Dakota House of Representatives District 28 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Michael Don Brandenburg Incumbent |
33.4% | 2,051 |
| William Kretschmar Incumbent |
23.9% | 1,468 |
| Jeffery J. Magrum | 23.8% | 1,459 |
| Barton Schott | 18.9% | 1,162 |
| Total Votes | 6,140 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brandenburg won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 28 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[5]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Don Brandenburg (R)
|
3,548 | |||
| William Kretschmar (R)
|
3,111 | |||
| Kristen Vetter (D-NPL) | 3,023 | |||
| Isadore Gross (D-NPL) | 2,598 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Brandenburg collected $3,892 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| FPL ENERGY | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $591 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVES | $400 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Michael Don Brandenburg
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Brandenburg
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, Unofficial Results, Legislative, accessed June 13, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota VOICES - Secretary of State, "Official Results, Primary Election - June 12, 2012," accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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