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Ronald Sorvaag
| Ronald Sorvaag | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 45 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Concordia College, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Partner, First Choice Apparel and Embroidery | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sorvaag is a small business owner and partner of First Choice Apparel and Embroidery as well as the Commissioner of the Fargo Park District. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from Concordia College. He and his wife Carla have two children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sorvaag served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sorvaag served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2010
Sorvaag won election to the North Dakota State Senate District 45 in the November 2 general election. He defeated incumbent Tom Fiebiger (D).[2]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 45 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ronald Sorvaag (R)
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2,384 | 56.44% | ||
| Tom Fiebiger (D) | 1,836 | 43.47% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Sorvaag raised a total of $10,877 in campaign contributions.[3]
His four largest campaign contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Currier, Daniel R | $2,625 |
| North Dakota Republican Senate Caucus | $1,700 |
| Currier, Michelle | $1,500 |
| House Republican Caucus of North Dakota | $1,152 |
Personal
Sorvaag and his wife Carla have two children.
External links
- Senate website
- Official Project Vote Smart biography
- Official Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tom Fiebiger (D) |
North Dakota State Senate District 45 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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