Todd Porter
| Todd Porter | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| 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 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 17, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Bismarck, ND | |
| Profession | Paramedic | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Porter completed the Century College Parademic Program and American Ambulance Association Management. He is a paramedic and co-owner of Metro Area Ambulance Service, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Porter served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Porter served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Porter served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
Elections
2012
Porter ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 34. Porter and candidate Nathan P. Toman defeated incumbent Rae Ann Kelsch in the Republican primary on June 12. They went on to defeated Lori Furaus and Sid Kadrmas in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 34 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Todd Porter Incumbent |
32.7% | 3,954 | |
| Republican | Nathan Toman Incumbent |
29.7% | 3,594 | |
| Democratic | Lori Furaus | 20.5% | 2,483 | |
| Democratic | Sid Kadrmas | 17.1% | 2,071 | |
| Total Votes | 12,102 | |||
| North Dakota House of Representatives District 34 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Todd K. Porter Incumbent |
44.7% | 1,916 |
| Nathan P. Toman |
35.7% | 1,529 |
| Rae Ann Kelsch Incumbent | 19.6% | 839 |
| Total Votes | 4,284 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Porter won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 34 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[4]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Todd Porter (R)
|
3,912 | |||
| Rae Ann Kelsch (R)
|
3,929 | |||
| Rob Tausend (D-NPL) | 3,090 | |||
| Brent Veil (D-NPL) | 2,792 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Porter is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Porter raised a total of $19,700 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[5]
| Todd Porter's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | North Dakota State House, District 34 |  |
$11,100 | |
| 2010 | North Dakota State House, District 34 |  |
$0 | |
| 2008 | North Dakota State House, District 34 | |
$4,700 | |
| 2006 | North Dakota State House, District 34 | |
$0 | |
| 2004 | North Dakota State House, District 34 | |
$2,325 | |
| 2000 | North Dakota State House, District 34 | |
$1,325 | |
| 1998 | North Dakota State House, District 34 | |
$250 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $19,700 | |||
Porter won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Porter raised a total of $11,100.
| North Dakota State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Porter's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $950 | |||
| Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors | $900 | |||
| Marathon Oil | $600 | |||
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $11,100 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Porter was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Porter raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Porter's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Porter won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Porter raised a total of $4,700.
| North Dakota State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Porter's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $700 | |||
| North Dakota Association of Realtors | $650 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $550 | |||
| Lignite Energy Council | $500 | |||
| Tesoro Corp. | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $4,700 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Porter was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Porter raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Porter's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Porter won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Porter raised a total of $2,325.
| North Dakota State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Porter's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $600 | |||
| North Dakota Lignite Council | $500 | |||
| North Dakota Association of Realtors | $425 | |||
| Tesoro Corp. | $300 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $2,325 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Porter won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Porter raised a total of $1,325.
| North Dakota State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Porter's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| North Dakota Association of Realtors | $300 | |||
| Zeeb, Fred | $275 | |||
| Splankawski, Jerry | $250 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $250 | |||
| BP Amoco | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $1,325 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Porter won election to the North Dakota State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Porter raised a total of $250.
| North Dakota State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Porter's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Elkin, Richard | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $250 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Porter and his wife, Shirley, have two children. They currently reside in Mandan, North Dakota.
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Todd Porter
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Rep. Porter State Surge sponsored bills
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Porter
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota VOICES - Secretary of State, "Official Results, Primary Election - June 12, 2012," accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Porter, Todd" Accessed May 29, 2013
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Succeeded by NA |
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