Arthur Behm
Arthur Behm (b. March 25, 1942) was a Democratic member of the North Dakota State Senate. Behm was Chairman of the Unity School Board from 1980 to 1990. He joined the North Dakota State Senate in 2006. He served in that position, representing the 19th District until he was defeated in the 2010 election. Behm served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. He has also worked as a dairy farmer.
Committee assignments
While a member of the North Dakota State Senate, Behm served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, North Dakota State Senate
- Industry, Business and Labor Committee, North Dakota State Senate
Elections
2010
Behm lost his bid for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate District 19. He was defeated by Gerald Uglem (R) in the November 2 general election.[1][2]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 19 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Gerald Uglem (R)
|
2,298 | 63.12% | ||
| Arthur Behm (D) | 1,277 | 35.63% | ||
Behm was unopposed in the primary election on June 8, 2010.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Behm was elected to the 19th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Duane Mutch (R).[4] Behm raised $750 for his campaign, while Mutch raised $3,350.[5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Arthur Behm (D)
|
1,622 | |||
| Duane Mutch (R) | 1,618 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Behm and his wife Phyllis have four children.
External links
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 29, 2015
- ↑ North Dakota candidate list
- ↑ 2010 North Dakota Primary Election Results
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2006 General election results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Dakota Senate spending, 2006," accessed May 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota State Senate District 19 2006–present |
Succeeded by Gerald Uglem (R) |
