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	Intern Architect, Yhrsrw, Architects Limited
Religion	Presbyterian
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

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Scot Kelsh (b. August 14, 1962) is a Democratic-NPL member of the North Dakota House of Representatives and was a 2012 candidate for North Dakota State Auditor. He has represented the 11th District since 1996. Kelsh's political experience includes assistant minority leader in the North Dakota State House, candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives, and delegate to State Convention.

Kelsh is an intern architect at Yhrshrw, Architects, Ltd. He earned his BS in 1993 and BA in 1994, both from North Dakota State University. He was also involved in Bowhay Fellowship at Institute for Legislative Leadership Development in 1997.

Kelsh and his wife, Kim, have two children.

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

See also: North Dakota down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Kelsh ran for North Dakota State Auditor in 2012. He was unopposed in the primary election and was defeated by incumbent Republican Robert Peterson in the November general election.

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

See also: North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

External links

Suggest a link

• Official campaign website
• 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
• Rep. Kelsh's myspace

References

Political offices
Preceded by '	North Dakota House Of Representatives District 11 1996–present	Succeeded by NA