Ralph Kilzer
| Ralph Kilzer | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 47 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| 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 | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| North Dakota State House of Representatives | ||
| 1996-1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | St. John's University | |
| Master's | Medical College of Wisconsin | |
| M.D. | Marquette University School of Medicine | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kilzer served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1996 to 1998.
Biography
Kilzer earned his B.A. from St. John's University. He later received his M.D. from Marquette University School of Medicine. Kilzer also holds a M.P.H. from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is an orthopedic surgeon and a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Kilzer is a veteran of the United States Army.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kilzer served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kilzer served on this committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kilzer served on this committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2010
Kilzer won re-election to the 47th District Seat in 2010.[1] He was unopposed in the primary[2] and was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 47 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ralph Kilzer (R)
|
6,739 | 80.22% | ||
| Garrett Whitecalfe (I) | 1,648 | 19.62% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kilzer was re-elected to the 47th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Nicole Tribitt (D). [4] Kilzer raised $1,550 for his campaign, while Tribitt raised $900. [5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 47 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ralph Kilzer (R)
|
4,963 | |||
| Nicole Tribitt (D) | 2,380 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kilzer received $2,900 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Kilzer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $500 |
| North Dakota Medical Association | $500 |
| North Dakota Chiropractic Association | $300 |
| Independent Community Banks Of North Dakota | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $2,900 |
2006
In 2006, Kilzer collected $1,550 in donations.[7]
These were his four contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $400 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $350 |
| MDU RESOURCES GROUP | $300 |
Personal
Kilzer and his wife, Marcia, have six children. They currently reside in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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, 2002, 1998
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