Ray Holmberg
| Ray Holmberg | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1976-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 37 | |
| 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 | 1976 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force Reserve | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ray Holmburg has worked as a counselor for the Grand Forks Public Schools and served within the United States Air Force Reserve.
Ray Holmburg has no reported educational background.
Holmburg has been involved in a number of organizations including the Greater Grand Forks Community Theater, the North Dakota Centennial Commission, and the Prairie Public Broadcasting.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holmberg served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holmberg served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holmberg served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2010
Holmberg won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate, defeating Thomas Petros (D) in the November 2 general election.[1][2]
Horne was not opposed in the primary election on June 8, 2010.[3]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 17 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ray Holmberg (R)
|
4,088 | 67.91% | ||
| Thomas Petros (D) | 1,915 | 31.81% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Holmberg was re-elected to the 17th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Tom Lamb (D). [4] Holmberg raised $7,334 for his campaign, while Lamb raised $3,795. [5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ray Holmberg (R)
|
3,105 | |||
| Tom Lamb (D) | 1,989 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Holmberg received $13,675 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Holmberg's campaign in 2010 | |
| Grand Forks Republican Women | $2,500 |
| Grand Forks Republican Party | $1,750 |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $1,000 |
| 17Th District North Dakota Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,675 |
2006
In 2006, Holmberg collected $7,334 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| GRAND FORKS REPUBLICAN WOMEN | $2,000 |
| DISTRICT 17 REPUBLICANS | $834 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| GJOVIG, BRUCE | $500 |
| CURT & JUDY MAGNUSON | $500 |
Personal
Ray Holmburg was raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota and is currently single.
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, 2000, 1998
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