Brandt Dick

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Brandt Dick

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Northwestern, St. Paul, 1993

Graduate

Minot State University, 2002

Personal

Birthplace

Langdon, N.D.

Religion

Baptist

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Brandt Dick ran for election for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Dick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brandt Dick was born in Langdon, North Dakota. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, in 1993 and a graduate degree from Minot State University in 2002. Dick received a superintendent credential and teacher license. He has been associated with the North Dakota Small Organized Schools, NDASA, and NDIAAA.

Elections

2020

See also: North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2020

General election

General election for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction

Incumbent Kirsten Baesler defeated Brandt Dick and Charles Tuttle in the general election for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kirsten Baesler (Nonpartisan)	59.1	192,835
		Brandt Dick (Nonpartisan)	39.9	130,280
		Charles Tuttle (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	3,005

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 326,120
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction

Incumbent Kirsten Baesler and Brandt Dick defeated Charles Tuttle in the primary for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kirsten Baesler (Nonpartisan)	54.2	76,987
✔		Brandt Dick (Nonpartisan)	25.8	36,733
		Charles Tuttle (Nonpartisan)	19.7	27,929
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	456

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 142,105
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Note: According to the office of the North Dakota Secretary of State, write-in votes are not itemized to specific candidates unless the write-in candidates received 10% of what the top vote-getter received for that office.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brandt Dick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dick's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been a life-long educator with 25 years of experience in education, in both private and public education. My career in education includes the classroom as a math teacher, track, cross-county and basketball coach, Principal, Athletic Director, Superintendent, and teaching dual credit math as a College Adjunct Professor. These credentials coupled with my experiences have uniquely prepared me for this position. I am the first active Superintendent to run for this position since 1984. My greatest strength is in finance which has allowed me to grasp the K-12 school funding formula. My second greatest strength is in leadership and management. As an educator, coach and superintendent, I have earned the trust of teachers, parents, and School Superintendents across the state. These skills will be needed in the next legislative session when North Dakota will see revenue shortfalls due to the great decrease in oil prices, and the Covid-19 shutdown resulting in great loss of jobs. I am a seasoned leader who leads with integrity and character and I firmly believe North Dakotan's deserve a leader who leads by example. With my experience serving on many boards, and each board I serve on I view as an opportunity to provide leadership and insight for wise decision making.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• An Experienced Educator with 25 years of classroom and administrative experience
• A Trusted Financial Expert in the area of Education Funding
• A District Superintendent who leads with integrity and character

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about the funding formula for the funding of schools.

I am also passionate about assure students mental health needs are met. I feel it is important that we do all we can to make sure no student commits suicide. Mental health is an issue that will take much effort to meet the needs of those students and families.

I am passionate about making sure local control is maintained. Decisions are best made with those closest to the issue make the decision.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This office is the lead of the education system of our state. It is important to have a leader who advocates for the education system of ND, and leads in a way that sets high expectations for the school districts of ND.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus Christ, He was the only perfect human to live on this earth. Also, He was the greatest teacher to ever live.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Be a trusted leader who leads by word and action.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Experience, ability to listen, build trusting relationships.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Be an educational advocate. Be an advocate to assure schools have the resources they need to provide quality education to the students of ND.

What legacy would you like to leave?

He was a man of wisdom and understanding.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first event that I remember vividly was the explosion of the Challenger. I was 15 or 16 at the time, but I remember singing a song that day in Choir, and the song had a line in it, "Didn't we almost make it to the moon", the music teacher stopped, we all paused, had a moment of silence, and the teacher chose a different song to sing.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was working at the Munich City Park for summers. I did that for 4 years.

My first job after college was working at Shiloh Christian School as a math teacher, coach, and ad. I was there for 11 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible, it is my guide to life.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Don't Worry, Be Happy

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Being a spokesperson and representative of the educational system.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is more important that the holder of this office is an educator.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Ability to be able to build trusting relationships and lead with integrity and character.

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