Bette Grande
| Bette Grande | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House | ||
| Date of primary | June 12, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| North Dakota House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $148/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,040/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Dakota | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Calvary United Methodist Church | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Grande's professional experience includes director of Christian * Education Committee, North Dakota House of Representatives, office manager, and substitute teacher.
Grande earned her BS in Education from University of North Dakota. She and her husband, Don, have three children.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grande has been appointed to the following committees:
- Finance and Taxation Committee, North Dakota House of Representatives
- Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, North Dakota House of Representatives, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Grande served on the following committee:
- Finance and Taxation Committee, North Dakota House
- Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, North Dakota House
Elections
2012
Grande is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing North Dakota At-large district.[2] She is seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket. Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk are also running in the Republican primary, which takes place on June 12, 2011. Incumbent Rick Berg (R) is vacating the seat. If Grande wins the primary, she will take on the Democrat Pat Gulleson in the general election on November 6, 2012.
According to the Washington Post, North Dakota is a battleground district in 2012, with incumbent Rick Berg running for Senate and Republicans duking it out in the primary. Democrat Pat Gulleson is vastly out-raising the Republican candidates, and has a "fighting chance" in a conservative state.[3]
2010
Grande won re-election to one of two seats in District 41 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Grande and fellow incumbent Al Carlson (R) defeated Tyrel Hegland (D) in the November 2 general election.[4][5]
| North Dakota State House, District 41 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Al Carlson (R)
|
3,016 | |||
| Bette Grande (R)
|
2,750 | |||
| Tyrel Hegland (D) | 2,153 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Carlson won election by finishing 2nd out of 2 candidates for District 41 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[6]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 41 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bette Grande (D-NPL)
|
2,652 | |||
| Al Carlson (R)
|
2,903 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Grande received $3,650 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bette Grande's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| National Rifle Association | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 |
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $350 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,650 |
2006
In 2006, Grande collected $1,650 in donations.[8]
These were her contributors in 2006.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LONG TERM CARE ASSOCIATION | $300 |
| MDU RESOURCES GROUP | $250 |
External links
- Rep. Grande's campaign
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Bette Grande
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Rep. Grande State Surge sponsored bills
- Rep. Grande's LinkedIn
- Rep. Grande's facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Grande
- ↑ Flickertales from the Hill "UPDATED: Fargo legislator Bette Grande entering U.S. House race" October 3, 2011
- ↑ Washington Post blog "The 10 House districts that might surprise you," May 11, 2012
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Unofficial North Dakota House of Representatives General Election Results
- ↑ North Dakota House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions
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