Karen Krebsbach
Karen Krebsbach (Republican Party) was a member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 40. She assumed office in 1989. She left office on December 1, 2024.
Krebsbach (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 40. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
In January 2024, Krebsbach announced she would not seek re-election to the North Dakota State Senate District 40.[1]
Biography
Krebsbach earned her B.S. from Minot State University. Her professional experience includes working as vice president of Krebsbach Realty Company, Incorporated.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Krebsbach was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Krebsbach was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Krebsbach was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee, Vice chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Krebsbach served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Krebsbach served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Krebsbach served on this committee:
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| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Krebsbach served on this committee:
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| • Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Karen Krebsbach 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 40
Incumbent Karen Krebsbach won election in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 40 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Karen Krebsbach (R) | 96.7 | 4,255 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.3 | 147 | ||
| Total votes: 4,402 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 40
Incumbent Karen Krebsbach advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 40 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Krebsbach | 99.4 | 1,293 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 1,301 | |||
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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 Karen Krebsbach defeated Phil Franklin in the North Dakota State Senate District 40 general election.[3][4]
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Karen Krebsbach Incumbent |
72.67% | 3,255 | |
| Democratic | Phil Franklin | 27.33% | 1,224 | |
| Total Votes | 4,479 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Phil Franklin ran unopposed in the North Dakota State Senate District 40 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Phil Franklin (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Karen Krebsbach ran unopposed in the North Dakota State Senate District 40 Republican primary.[5][6]
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| Republican | Karen Krebsbach Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
Krebsbach ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota State Senate District 40. Krebsbach was nominated by write-in during the Republican primary on June 12. She was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
Note: As of April 24, no major party candidate had qualified for the primary ballot in District 40. Incumbent Krebsbach did not file the proper paperwork before the filing deadline, and Democrats did not field a candidate. Krebsbach said a misunderstanding about whether the needed paperwork had been turned in caused the problem. Ultimately, Krebsbach earned the Republican nomination by receiving at least 143 write-in votes in the June 12 primary. No Democratic candidate qualified by write-in.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Karen Krebsbach Incumbent |
97.6% | 3,564 | |
| Other | Write-in | 2.4% | 89 | |
| Total Votes | 3,653 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Krebsbach was re-elected to the 40th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Dianne Giessinger (D).[11] Krebsbach raised $5,200 for her campaign, while Giessinger raised $2,450.[12]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Karen Krebsbach (R)
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2,310 | |||
| Dianne Giessinger (D) | 1,819 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2024
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2023
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2022
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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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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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2014
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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.[13]
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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.[14] Krebsbach received a score of 58.62% on policy legislation and voted against 3.44% of state spending. On policy, Krebsbach was ranked 35th and on spending was ranked 20th, out of 46 Senate members evaluated for the study.[15]
Personal
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Krebsbach has two children and four grandchildren. She resides in Minot, North Dakota.[2]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ “Minot Daily News,” “District 40 legislators announce upcoming election plans,” January 17, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Dakota Legislature, "Sen. Karen Krebsbach," accessed June 22, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 13, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
- ↑ www.realclearpolitics.com, "Scramble for ND Sen candidate in Minot district," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Wahpeton Daily News, "Write-in campaign succeeds for Minot Republicans," June 13, 2012
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2008 Primary election results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Dakota Senate spending, 2008," 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 40 1989-2024 |
Succeeded by Jose Castaneda (R) |
