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Erin Oban
Erin Oban (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 35. She assumed office on December 1, 2014. She left office on March 27, 2022.
Oban (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 35. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Oban resigned from the state Senate on March 27, 2022, to become the North Dakota director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Agency.[1]
Biography
Oban earned her B.S. in mathematics education from the University of Mary. Her professional experience included working as the executive director of Tobacco Free North Dakota.[2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Oban was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Oban was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Education |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Oban served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
Campaign themes
2014
Oban's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
- Excerpt: "I’m running for the State Senate because the people of District 35, the residents of Bismarck, and quite frankly, so many across our state deserve better than what they’re getting. I want to help restore desperately needed balance, common sense and moderation to a legislative body that has become anything but. It’s time for new energy and fresh perspective in District 35, and that’s certainly something I will bring to the North Dakota Senate."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Oban did not file for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 35
Incumbent Erin Oban defeated Gary Emineth in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Erin Oban (D) | 54.3 | 3,992 |
 | Gary Emineth (R) | 45.5 | 3,343 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 7,351 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 35
Incumbent Erin Oban advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 35 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Oban | 100.0 | 938 |
| Total votes: 938 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 35
Gary Emineth advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 35 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary Emineth | 100.0 | 1,387 |
| Total votes: 1,387 | |||
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2014
Elections for the North Dakota State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 7, 2014. Incumbent Margaret Sitte was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Erin Oban was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Oban defeated Sitte in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Erin Oban |
56.8% | 3,658 | |
| Republican | Margaret Sitte Incumbent | 43.2% | 2,781 | |
| Total Votes | 6,439 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the North Dakota State Legislature was not in session.
2021
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In 2021, the North Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the North Dakota State Legislature was not in session. |
2019
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In 2019, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 26.
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2018
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In 2018, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the 65th North Dakota Legislative Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 27.
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2016
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In 2016, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly did not hold a regular session. |
2015
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In 2015, the 64th North Dakota Legislative Assembly was in session from January 6 through April 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly did not hold a regular session. |
Personal
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As of this writing, Oban and her husband, Chad, lived in Bismarck, North Dakota.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- North Dakota State Senate
- Senate Committees
- North Dakota Legislative Assembly
- North Dakota state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ KX News, "Erin Oban discusses appointment to USDA role in North Dakota," March 18, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Dakota Legislature, "Sen. Erin Oban," accessed June 22, 2015
- ↑ Oban for Senate, "Main page," accessed September 17, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 9, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 10, 2014," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 17, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
North Dakota State Senate District 35 2014-2022 |
Succeeded by Tracy Potter (D) |
