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Steve Zaiser
| Steve Zaiser | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| 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 | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Moorhead State University, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 30, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Montevideo, MN | |
| Profession | Part-time Job Developer, Productive Alternatives | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Zaiser is a part-time job developer with Productive Alternatives. His professional experience also includes being a planning director, manager, community development planner, and executive director.
Zaiser earned his BA in Americal Studies Organizational Development from Moorhead State University in 1977. He has two children; Shana and Will.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Zaiser served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zaiser served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance and Taxation | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Zaiser served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
Elections
2010
Zaiser won re-election to one of two seats in District 21 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Zaiser and Kathy Hogan (D) defeated Rachael Disrud (R) and Jay Schmallen (R) in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| North Dakota State House, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kathy Hogan (D)
|
1,628 | |||
| Steve Zaiser (D)
|
1,524 | |||
| Rachael Disrud (R) | 1,464 | |||
| Jay Schmallen (R) | 1,200 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Zaiser won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 21 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[4]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Zaiser (D-NPL)
|
1,755 | |||
| Jasper Schneider (D-NPL)
|
1,847 | |||
| Rachael Disrud (R) | 1,252 | |||
| Sally M Sandvig (R) | 1,152 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Zaiser received $2,875 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Zaiser's campaign in 2010 | |
| House Democratic-NPL Caucus Of North Dakota | $650 |
| Boilermakers Local 647 | $600 |
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $300 |
| North Dakota Public Employees Association | $300 |
| North Dakota Education Association | $275 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $2,875 |
2006
In 2006, Zaiser collected $2,325 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| DAK PAC | $750 |
| FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS | $400 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $400 |
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Steve Zaiser
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002
- Representative Zaiser State Surge
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