Shirley Meyer
| Shirley Meyer | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 36 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - 1998, 2004 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $148/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,040/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 9, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Dickinson, ND | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Meyer's professional experience includes owning and operating trail riding, bow hunting, and a retail department store; she is also a rancher and farmer.
Meyer's education is from Dickinson State University in 1971 and Bismarck State University in 1983. She and her husband, Dean, have two children; Carmen and Will.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meyer served on the following committees:
- Finance and Taxation Committee, North Dakota House of Representatives
- Political Subdivisions Committee, North Dakota House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Meyer served on the following committee:
- Subcommittee on Government Operations (Appropriations)
Elections
2012
Meyer ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 36. Meyer and Bev Berger ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12. They were defeated by Alan Fehr and incumbent Mike Schatz in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 36 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Schatz Incumbent |
33.8% | 4,390 | |
| Republican | Alan Fehr |
26.7% | 3,465 | |
| Democratic | Shirley Meyer | 24.8% | 3,216 | |
| Democratic | Bev Berger | 14.6% | 1,900 | |
| Total Votes | 12,971 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Meyer won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 36 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[3]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Shirley Meyer (D-NPL)
|
3,534 | |||
| Mike Schatz (R)
|
3,098 | |||
| Frank Klein (R) | 2,879 | |||
| Todd M Hall (D-NPL) | 2,637 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Meyer collected $11,475 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 647 | $2,650 |
| NORTH DAKOTA SENATE DEMOCRATIC-NPL CAUCUS | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $800 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL | $500 |
| LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS | $500 |
| MEYER, DARREL | $500 |
| LIGNITE ENERGY COUNCIL | $500 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Shirley Meyer
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Rep. Meyer State Surge sponsored bills
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