Ron Carlisle

Ron Carlisle
North Dakota State Senate District 30
Incumbent
In office
2011-Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position	2
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	November 6, 2012
Next election	November 8, 2016
Appointed	August 23, 2011
Term limits	N/A
Prior offices
North Dakota House of Representatives
1991-2008
Education
Bachelor's	Black Hills State College
Associate's	Bismarck State College
Military service
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1958-1962
Personal
Birthday	October 28, 1940
Profession	Retired
Religion	Protestant
Websites
Office website

Ron Carlisle is a Republican member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 30. He has served in the chamber since his appointment in August 2011 to replace Bob Stenehjem after his death in a car accident.

Carlisle served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1991 to 2008.

Biography

Cook earned his A.A. degree from Bismarck State College in 1964 and B.S. from Black Hills State College in 1966. He owned a tree nursery called Trees-N-More prior to his retirement. Cook served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962.

Committee assignments

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

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
• Appropriations

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota State Senate elections, 2012

Carlisle ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 30. Carlisle ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. He defeated Nancy Guy in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Dakota State Senate, District 30, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ron Carlisle Incumbent	62.9%	4,219
	Democratic	Nancy Guy	36.9%	2,473
	Other	Write-in	0.3%	18
Total Votes				6,710

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Carlisle is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Carlisle raised a total of $10,850 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.

Ron Carlisle's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	North Dakota State Senate, District 30		$5,475
2006	North Dakota State House, District 30		$0
2004	North Dakota State House, District 30		$3,350
2000	North Dakota State House, District 30		$1,025
1998	North Dakota State House, District 30		$1,000
Grand Total Raised			$10,850

Carlisle won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Carlisle raised a total of $5,475.

North Dakota State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Ron Carlisle's campaign in 2012
Lignite Energy Council	$1,000
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$750
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$500
North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives	$500
CenturyLink	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$5,475
Source:Follow the Money

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

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

Carlisle won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Carlisle raised a total of $3,350.

North Dakota State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Ron Carlisle's campaign in 2004
North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists	$600
North Dakota Public Employees Association	$500
North Dakota Lignite Council	$500
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$425
North Dakota Petroleum Council	$300
Total Raised in 2004	$3,350
Source:Follow the Money

Carlisle won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Carlisle raised a total of $1,025.

North Dakota State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Ron Carlisle's campaign in 2000
North Dakota Association of Realtors	$300
Life Underwriters of North Dakota	$250
National Rifle Association	$250
North Dakota Education Association	$225
Total Raised in 2000	$1,025
Source:Follow the Money

Carlisle won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Carlisle raised a total of $1,000.

North Dakota State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Ron Carlisle's campaign in 1998
Life Underwriters of North Dakota	$250
North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperatives/REPAC	$200
North Dakota Education Association	$200
AT&T	$200
North Dakota Long Term Care Association	$150
Total Raised in 1998	$1,000
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Cook and his wife, Neva, currently reside in Bismarck, North Dakota.

External links

Suggest a link

• Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
• Profile Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions: 2012, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998

References

Political offices
Preceded by Bob Stenehjem (R)	North Dakota State Senate District 30 2011–present	Succeeded by NA