Robert Skarphol

Robert Skarphol
North Dakota House of Representatives District 2
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
Birthday	October 22, 1945
Place of birth	Crosby, ND
Profession	Farmer
Religion	First Lutheran Church
Websites
Office website

Robert Skarphol (b. October 22, 1945) is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 2. He was elected to the chamber in 2000. Skarphol previously served in the House from 1992 to 1998.

Biography

Skarphol attended the University of North Dakota. He has worked as an independent oil contract pumper and a farmer.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Appropriations

2011-2012

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011
• Appropriations

2009-2010

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009
• Appropriations

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Skarphol ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 2. Skarphol and fellow incumbent David Rust ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. They defeated Dorvan Solberg in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 2, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	David Rust Incumbent	38.7%	4,638
	Republican	Robert Skarphol Incumbent	38.7%	4,633
	Democratic	Dorvan Solberg	22.7%	2,716
Total Votes				11,987

2008

On November 4, 2008, Skarphol won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 72 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 2
Candidates		Votes
Robert Skarphol (R)		3,065
David Rust (R)		3,367
Cecile Wehrman (D-NPL)		2,572
Lynn Jacobson (D-NPL)		2,570

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Skarphol is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Skarphol raised a total of $12,532 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 28, 2013.

Robert Skarphol's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	North Dakota State House, District 2		$6,650
2010	North Dakota State House, District 2		$0
2008	North Dakota State House, District 2		$2,451
2006	North Dakota State House, District 2		$0
2004	North Dakota State House, District 2		$2,431
2000	North Dakota State House, District 2		$500
1998	North Dakota State House, District 2		$500
Grand Total Raised			$12,532

Skarphol won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Skarphol raised a total of $6,650.

North Dakota State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Robert Skarphol's campaign in 2012
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$750
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$600
CenturyLink	$500
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$6,650
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Skarphol won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Skarphol raised a total of $2,451.

North Dakota State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Robert Skarphol's campaign in 2008
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$750
Lignite Energy Council	$500
North Dakota Republican House Caucus	$500
Marathon Oil	$500
North Dakota Farm Bureau	$201
Total Raised in 2008	$2,451
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Skarphol won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Skarphol raised a total of $2,431.

North Dakota State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Robert Skarphol's campaign in 2004
North Dakota Republican Party	$1,230
Rosten, Bruce	$500
North Dakota Lignite Council	$500
Schmidt, Raymond	$201
Total Raised in 2004	$2,431
Source:Follow the Money

Skarphol won election to the North Dakota State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Skarphol raised a total of $500.

North Dakota State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Robert Skarphol's campaign in 2000
House Republican Caucus of North Dakota	$500
Total Raised in 2000	$500
Source:Follow the Money

Skarphol lost the election to the North Dakota State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Skarphol raised a total of $500.

North Dakota State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Robert Skarphol's campaign in 1998
Illerbrun, Gerald J.	$200
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$150
ND Coal PAC	$150
Total Raised in 1998	$500
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Skarphol and his wife, Diana, currently reside in Tioga, North Dakota.

External links

Suggest a link

• North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Robert Skarphol
• Project Vote Smart biographical profile
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
• Rep. Skarphol's Facebook page

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	North Dakota House Of Representatives District 2 2000–present	Succeeded by NA