John Mitzel
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John Mitzel was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 42 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2012
On his 2012 campaign site, Mitzel outlines his campaign themes:
- "In the last few years, while the rest of the nation has struggled to rebuild their economies, North Dakota has been a beacon of hope: a symbol for the way that government can and should be run. Our history shows that when government is run efficiently and when regulations are constructed thoughtfully – and only when absolutely necessary – businesses respond by creating jobs and the economy prospers. This is the North Dakota way. If I am given the opportunity to serve in Bismarck, I will support University students, who have been forced to bear the skyrocketing costs of tuition and fees. I will work to capitalize on North Dakota’s oil boom by using it as a way to lower taxes for our citizens, yet still maintain a balanced budget. I will fight for pro-business policies that will result in more high-paying jobs for our citizens, a diversified economy that is broad in many sectors, and more young people staying in North Dakota to build their future. I am a Conservative, and if I am elected I will bring conservative values to Bismarck. This is not the time to put the brakes on our economy, we need to ensure North Dakota keeps moving forward."
Elections
2012
Mitzel ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota State House District 42. Mitzel and Josh Schreiner defeated Mike Peterson in the Republican primary on June 12. Mitzel was defeated by Kylie Oversen and incumbent Corey Mock in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Kylie Oversen |
28.7% | 2,524 | |
| Democratic | Corey Mock Incumbent |
28.3% | 2,481 | |
| Republican | John Mitzel | 21.9% | 1,925 | |
| Republican | Mike Peterson | 21.1% | 1,852 | |
| Total Votes | 8,782 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John Mitzel |
35.1% | 518 |
| Josh Schreiner |
33.1% | 489 |
| Mike Peterson | 31.8% | 469 |
| Total Votes | 1,476 | |
Noteworthy events
Underage drinking
On March 2, 2012, Mitzel was cited for underage drinking.[4]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "John + Mitzel + North + Dakota + House"
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 VOICES - Secretary of State, "Official Results, Primary Election - June 12, 2012," accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ Crookston Daily Times, "Mitzel, ND legislative candidate, cited for underage drinking," accessed March 16, 2012
Current members of the North Dakota House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Robin Weisz
Majority Leader:Mike Lefor
Minority Leader:Zac Ista
Representatives
Republican Party (82)
Democratic Party (11)
