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Ryan Taylor
| Ryan Taylor | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Governor of North Dakota | ||
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| North Dakota State Senate District 7 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Leader, North Dakota State Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $148/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,040/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 | North Dakota State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Taylor is a Rancher/Columnist/Territory Manager for Fort Dodge Animal Health.
Taylor earned his BS in Agricultural Economics/Mass Communications from North Dakota State University.
Committee assignments
Taylor serves as Minority Leader in the 2011-2012 session. He is not listed on any committees.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Taylor served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Taylor is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 2012. His running mate is Ellen Chaffee.
2010
Taylor won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate District 7, defeating Craig Wollenburg (R).[1][2]
Taylor was not opposed in the primary election on June 8, 2010.[3]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 7 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ryan Taylor (D)
|
3,376 | 60.39% | ||
| Craig Wollenburg (R) | 2,210 | 39.53% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Taylor was re-elected to the 7th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Dick Anderson (R). [4] Taylor raised $4,325 for his campaign, while Anderson raised $3,350. [5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 7 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ryan Taylor (D)
|
3,715 | |||
| Dick Anderson (R) | 1,947 | |||
Campaign donors
2006
In 2006, Taylor collected $4,325 in donations.[6] These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA SENATE DEMOCRATIC-NPL CAUCUS | $1,250 |
| DAK PAC | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES | $500 |
Personal
Taylor and his wife Nikki have one child.
External links
- Taylor's official campaign website
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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