Joan Heckaman
Joan Heckaman (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 23. She assumed office in 2006. She left office on December 1, 2022.
Heckaman (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 23. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Heckaman ran as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of North Dakota in 2016.[1] She was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Heckaman earned her B.S. in education from Valley City State University in 1967 and her M.S. in special education from Minot State University in 1995. Her professional experience includes working as a special education teacher for East Central Special Education from 1985 to 2004.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Heckaman 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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| • Human Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Heckaman served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Heckaman served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Heckaman served on these committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Heckaman served on these committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Joan Heckaman did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 23
Incumbent Joan Heckaman defeated Judy Estenson in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joan Heckaman (D) | 54.4 | 3,401 |
 | Judy Estenson (R) | 45.5 | 2,842 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 6,249 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 23
Incumbent Joan Heckaman advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 23 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joan Heckaman | 100.0 | 1,202 |
| Total votes: 1,202 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 23
Judy Estenson advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 23 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Judy Estenson | 100.0 | 1,505 |
| Total votes: 1,505 | |||
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2016
Heckaman ran as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of North Dakota on a joint ticket with gubernatorial candidate Marvin Nelson (D) in 2016.[1] The two competed in the November 8 general election with Republican businessman Doug Burgum and his running mate, Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford (R); and Libertarian technology executive Marty Riske and his running mate, restaurant manager Joshua Voytek (Lib.).
Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford defeated Marvin Nelson and Joan Heckaman and Marty Riske and Joshua Voytek in the North Dakota governor election.
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford |
76.52% | 259,863 | |
| Democratic | Marvin Nelson and Joan Heckaman | 19.39% | 65,855 | |
| Libertarian | Marty Riske and Joshua Voytek | 3.90% | 13,230 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.19% | 653 | ||
| Total Votes | 339,601 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Marvin Nelson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for governor and lieutenant governor.
| Democratic primary for governor and lieutenant governor, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Marvin Nelson (unopposed) |
99.66% | 17,278 |
| Write-in votes | 0.34% | 59 |
| Total Votes (432 of 432 precincts reporting) | 17,337 | |
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State | ||
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 Joan Heckaman was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while John Jacobson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Heckaman defeated Jacobson in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Joan Heckaman Incumbent |
56.2% | 2,946 | |
| Republican | John Jacobson | 43.8% | 2,300 | |
| Total Votes | 5,246 | |||
2010
Heckaman won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate District 23, defeating Frank Walker (R).[7] Heckaman was unopposed in the primary election on June 8, 2010.[8]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joan Heckaman (D)
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2,799 | 58.29% | ||
| Frank Walker (R) | 1,998 | 41.61% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Heckaman was elected to the 23rd District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Preston Meier (R).[9] Heckaman raised $2,550 for her campaign, while Meier raised $5,757.[10]
| North Dakota Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joan Heckaman (D)
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2,975 | |||
| Preston Meier (R) | 1,818 | |||
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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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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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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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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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2013
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In 2013, the 63rd North Dakota Legislative Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 4.
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 62nd North Dakota Legislative Assembly was in regular session from January 4 through April 28. A special session was called by Governor Jack Dalrymple from November 7 through 12 to cover legislative redistricting and disaster relief.[11]
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NDPC: North Dakota Legislative Review
The North Dakota Policy Council, a North Dakota-based nonprofit research organization which describes itself as "liberty-based", published the North Dakota Legislative Review, a comprehensive report on how state legislators voted during the 2011 legislative session. The scorecard seeks to show how North Dakota legislators voted on the principles the Council seeks to promote. The Council recorded and scored votes on both spending bills and policy bills, and awarded points accordingly. Policy issues voted upon included income tax cuts, pension reform, and government transparency. On spending legislation, the Council accorded a percentage score based on how much spending the legislator voted against. On policy legislation, scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates that the legislator voted more in favor of the values supported by the Council.[12] Heckaman received a score of 33.33% on policy legislation and voted against 1.82% of state spending. On policy, Heckaman was ranked 43rd and on spending was ranked 45th, out of 46 Senate members evaluated for the study.[13]
Personal
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Heckaman and her husband, Dewey, have four children. They currently reside in New Rockford, North Dakota.[2]
See also
- North Dakota State Senate
- Senate Committees
- North Dakota Legislative Assembly
- North Dakota state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed April 14, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Dakota Legislature, "Sen. Joan Heckaman," accessed June 22, 2015
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Sen. Joan Heckaman," accessed June 22, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 29, 2015
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Bismarck Tribune, "N.D. House leader: Special session starts Nov. 7," accessed September 15, 2011
- ↑ North Dakota Policy Council, "The North Dakota Legislative Review - 2011," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Policy Council, "2011 North Dakota Legislative Review Rankings," accessed January 26, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
North Dakota State Senate District 23 2006-2022 |
Succeeded by Todd Beard (R) |
