Scot Kelsh
| Scot Kelsh | ||
 | ||
| North Dakota House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University, 1993 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 14, 1962 | |
| Place of birth | Ellendale, ND | |
| Profession | Firefighter | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Kelsh earned his B.S. and B.A. from North Dakota State University. He has been an intern architect at Yhrshrw, Architects Limited since 1995. Kelsh is also a firefighter.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kelsh served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kelsh served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
Elections
2012
Kelsh ran for North Dakota State Auditor in 2012.[1] He was unopposed in the primary election and was defeated by incumbent Republican Robert Peterson in the November general election.[2][3]
| North Dakota State Auditor General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Peterson Incumbent |
62.6% | 188,859 | |
| Democratic | Scot Kelsh | 37.4% | 112,803 | |
| Total Votes | 301,662 | |||
| Election Results via North Dakota Secretary of State. | ||||
2010
Kelsh won re-election to one of two seats in District 11 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Ron Guggisberg (D) and Kelsh defeated David Gibb (R) and Zach Heuer (R) in the general election.[4][5]
| North Dakota State House, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scot Kelsh (D)
|
2,154 | |||
| Ron Guggisberg (D)
|
2,114 | |||
| David Gibb (R) | 1,516 | |||
| Zach Heuer (R) | 1,283 | |||
| Mike Williams (I) | 1,123 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ekstrom won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 11 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[6]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scot Kelsh (D-NPL)
|
2,250 | |||
| Mary Ekstrom (D-NPL)
|
2,320 | |||
| Kellie Aldrich (R) | 1,419 | |||
| Zach Heuer (R) | 1,311 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Kelsh lost the election to the position of North Dakota Auditor in 2012. During that election cycle, Kelsh raised a total of $21,253.
| North Dakota Auditor 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scot Kelsh's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Friends of Kent Conrad | $5,000 | |||
| North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party | $2,500 | |||
| International Association of Firefighters | $2,500 | |||
| Boilermakers Local 647 | $1,000 | |||
| Jerry & Ramona Kelsh | $700 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $21,253 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
In 2010, Kelsh received $7,700 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scot Kelsh's campaign in 2010 | |
| International Association Of Fire Fighters | $2,500 |
| Boilermakers Local 647 | $1,400 |
| House Democratic-NPL Caucus Of North Dakota | $1,350 |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $750 |
| North Dakota Association Of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,700 |
2006
In 2006, Kelsh collected $1,825 in donations.[8]
These were the largest contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $275 |
| DAK PAC | $250 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $250 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION | $250 |
Personal
Kelsh and his wife, Katie, have four children. They currently reside in Fargo, North Dakota.
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Scot Kelsh
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Rep. Kelsh State Surge
- Rep. Kelsh's Facebook page
References
- ↑ The Northwestern, "ND Dem Scot Kelsh takes run at state auditor," March 17, 2012
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedsos - ↑ Bismark Tribune "General Election Results" Accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Unofficial North Dakota House of Representatives General Election Results
- ↑ North Dakota House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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