David Rust
David Rust (Republican Party) was a member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2014. He left office on December 1, 2024.
Rust (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 2. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Rust earned his B.A. in mathematics from Valley City State College in 1967 and his M.A. in teaching from Bowling Green State University in 1972. Rust also earned an education specialist degree in education administration from Tri-College University in 1994. His professional experience includes working as a public school teacher from 1967 to 1974 and as superintendent of Jud, Regent, and Tioga Schools between 1974 and 2008.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Rust was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Rust was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Rust was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rust served on the following committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education, Vice Chairman |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rust served on the following committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rust served on the following committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rust served on the following committee:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
David Rust did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: North Dakota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 2
Incumbent David Rust won election in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Rust (R) | 99.0 | 9,954 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 105 | ||
| Total votes: 10,059 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 2
Incumbent David Rust advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Rust | 99.8 | 2,878 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 2,884 | |||
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2016
Elections for the North Dakota State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 11, 2016.
Incumbent David Rust ran unopposed in the North Dakota State Senate District 2 general election.[2][3]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Rust Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,921 | |
| Total Votes | 8,921 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent David Rust ran unopposed in the North Dakota State Senate District 2 Republican primary.[4][5]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 2 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David Rust Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
Rust ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 2. Rust and fellow incumbent Bob Skarphol ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. They defeated Dorvan Solberg (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Rust Incumbent |
38.7% | 4,638 | |
| Republican | Robert Skarphol Incumbent |
38.7% | 4,633 | |
| Democratic | Dorvan Solberg | 22.7% | 2,716 | |
| Total Votes | 11,987 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rust won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 72 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[8]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Rust (R)
|
3,367 | |||
| Robert Skarphol (R)
|
3,065 | |||
| Cecile Wehrman (D-NPL) | 2,572 | |||
| Lynn Jacobson (D-NPL) | 2,570 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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In 2024, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2023.
- Greater North Dakota Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- North Dakota Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2022, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2021.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Family Policy Alliance of North Dakota — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater North Dakota Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2020, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2019.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2018, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2017.
- Family Policy Alliance of North Dakota — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater North Dakota Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- North Dakota United — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business issues.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2016, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2015.
- Greater North Dakota Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to education.
- North Dakota Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2014, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2013.
- Greater North Dakota Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- North Dakota Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
In 2012, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2011.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- North Dakota Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- North Dakota Policy Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
Personal
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Rust and his wife, Claudia, have four children and eight grandchildren. They reside in Tioga, North Dakota.[9]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. David Rust," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 13, 2016
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 14, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 General Election results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
North Dakota State Senate District 2 2014-2024 |
Succeeded by Mark Enget (R) |
| Preceded by - |
North Dakota House of Representatives District 2 2008-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
