Randel Christmann
| Randel Christmann | ||
 | ||
| North Dakota Public Service Commission | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 15, 2013-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Tony Clark (R) | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Majority Leader, North Dakota State Senate | ||
| 2001-2013 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $90,120 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Campaign $ | $240,583 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| North Dakota State Senate District 33 | ||
| 1995-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University, 1982 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | North Dakota National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1977-1983 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 16, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Hazen, ND | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Prior to being elected to the NDPSC, Christmann served as a Senate Assistant Majority Leader for the North Dakota State Senate[1].
Christmann has worked as a Truck Driver, Rancher, and Sign Manager. He was also in the North Dakota National Guard from 1977 to 1983. He is currently Director for West River Telecommunications.
Education
- BS, Business Administration, North Dakota State University, 1982
Political career
North Dakota Public Service Commission (2013-present)
Christmann has served as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission since 2013.
North Dakota State Senate (1995-2013)
Christmann represented District 33 in the North Dakota State Senate from 1995 to 2013.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christmann served on this committee:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Christmann served on this committee:
Elections
2012
Christmann won election to the North Dakota Public Service Commission in 2012.[2] He was unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Brad Crabtree (D) and Joshua Voytek (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][3]
| North Dakota Public Service Commission General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Randy Christmann |
54.6% | 164,591 | |
| Democratic | Brad Crabtree | 41.1% | 123,978 | |
| Libertarian | Joshua Voytek | 4.3% | 13,098 | |
| Total Votes | 301,667 | |||
| Election Results via North Dakota Secretary of State. | ||||
2010
Christmann won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in 2010.[4] He was unopposed in the primary[5] and was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 33 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Randel Christmann (R)
|
5,153 | 97.48% | ||
| Write-in | 133 | 2.52% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Christmann was re-elected to the 33rd District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting John Mahoney (D). [7] Christmann raised $10,250 for his campaign, while Mahoney raised $6,900. [8]
| North Dakota Senate, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Randel Christmann (R)
|
3,349 | |||
| John Mahoney (D) | 2,522 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Christmann is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Christmann raised a total of $240,583 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 20, 2013.[9]
| Randel Christmann's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | ND Public Service Commissioner |  |
$214,883 | |
| 2010 | ND State Senate | |
$5,475 | |
| 2008 | ND State Senate |  |
$1,250 | |
| 2006 | ND State Senate | |
$10,250 | |
| 2004 | ND State Senate | |
$500 | |
| 2002 | ND State Senate | |
$4,250 | |
| 1998 | ND State Senate | |
$3,975 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $240,583 | |||
2012
Christmann won election to the position of North Dakota Public Service Commission in 2012. During that election cycle, Christmann raised a total of $214,883.
| North Dakota Public Service Commission 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Randel Christmann's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $19,500 | |||
| Lignite Energy Council | $18,000 | |||
| North Dakota Republican Party | $17,000 | |||
| North Dakota Farm Bureau | $8,000 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $7,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $214,883 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
In 2010, Christmann received $5,475 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[10]
| North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Randel Christmann's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $1,750 |
| North Dakota Chiropractic Association | $500 |
| Basin Electric Power Cooperative | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 |
| Pfizer | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $5,475 |
2006
In 2006, Christmann collected $10,250 in donations.[11]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN SENATE CAUCUS | $2,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $1,700 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $1,400 |
Personal
Christmann has a wife, Bethanie.
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 (PSC),2012 (Senate), 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "Unofficial results, primary election," accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, "Christmann the GOP pick for ND PSC," March 31, 2012
- ↑ Bismark Tribune "General Election Results" Accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota candidate list
- ↑ 2010 North Dakota Primary Election Results
- ↑ North Dakota 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2006 election results, North Dakota Senate
- ↑ North Dakota Senate spending, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career fundraising for Randel Christmann," accessed May 20, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota State Senate District 33 1994–2013 |
Succeeded by Jessica K. Unruh (R) |
| Preceded by Tony Clark (R) |
North Dakota Public Service Commission 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- Former member, North Dakota State Senate
- 2010 unopposed
- North Dakota
- 2010 candidate
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- Republican Party
- 2010 incumbent
- 2010 winner
- 2012 challenger
- State executive candidate, 2012
- Public Services Commissioner candidate, 2012
- 2012 unopposed primary
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
- 2012 open seat
- 2012 incumbent running for a different elected office
- State Senate running for SEO, 2012
- Current Republican public services commissioner
- Current North Dakota public services commissioner
- Current public services commissioners
