Stanley W. Lyson
| Stanley W. Lyson | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1954-1957 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 5, 1936 | |
| Place of birth | Parshall, ND | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| [www.legis.nd.gov/biography/stanley-w-lyson Office website] | ||
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Lyson began his professional experience in 1954 by enlisting in the United States Army until his service concluded in 1957. A few years later, in 1961, Lyson operated as Captain of the Williston Police Department in North Dakota. In 1981, Lyson became County Sheriff.
Stanley Lyson attended Minot State University and graduated from Northwestern University Traffic Institute in 1967. Afterwords, in 1973, Lyson attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation Nation Academy.
Stanley Lyson currently participates in a number of organizations including the American Legion, Elks, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also the President of the North Dakota Association of Counties and the North Dakota Peace Officers Association.
Committees
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lyson served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lyson served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lyson served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
Elections
2010
Lyson won re-election to the 1st District Seat of the North Dakota State Senate in 2010.[1] He was also unopposed in the primary.[2] [3]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 1(2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Stanley W. Lyson (R)
|
3,396 | 98.32% | ||
| Write-in | 58 | 1.68% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Lyson was re-elected to the 1st District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Jim Yockim (D). [4] Lyson raised $5,909 for his campaign, while Yockim raised $9,750. [5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Stanley W. Lyson (R)
|
2,274 | |||
| Jim Yockim (D) | 1,585 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Lyson received $1,500 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stanley W. Lyson's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Dakota Chiropractic Association | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 |
| Independent Community Banks Of North Dakota | $300 |
| Marathon Oil | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $1,500 |
2006
In 2006, Lyson collected $5,909 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN SENATE CAUCUS | $1,500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL | $900 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $650 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
Personal
Stanley W. Lyson was born in 1936 in Parshall, North Dakota and Raised in Williston, North Dakota. Lyson is currently married to Shirley Lyson and has three children. He is a professed Lutheran.
External links
- [www.legis.nd.gov/biography/stanley-w-lyson Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website]
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
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