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Scot Kelsh

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Scot Kelsh
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North Dakota House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent
In office
1996-Present
Term ends
December 1, 2014
Years in position 17
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$152/day
Per diemUp to $1,351/month for lodging
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected1996
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sNorth Dakota State University, 1993
Personal
BirthdayAugust 14, 1962
Place of birthEllendale, ND
ProfessionIntern Architect, Yhrsrw, Architects Limited
ReligionPresbyterian
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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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[1] 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.[2]

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:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kelsh served on the following committee:

Elections

2012

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

Kelsh ran for North Dakota State Auditor in 2012.[3] He was unopposed in the primary election and was defeated by incumbent Republican Robert Peterson in the November general election.[1][4]

North Dakota State Auditor General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgRobert 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.[5][6]

North Dakota State House, District 11
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Scot Kelsh (D) 2,154
Green check mark.jpg 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.[7]

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 11
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Scot Kelsh (D-NPL) 2,250
Green check mark.jpg 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.

2010

In 2010, Kelsh received $7,700 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]

2006

In 2006, Kelsh collected $1,825 in donations.[9]

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

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1996–present
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