Mark Haugen

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Mark Haugen

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Mary, 1998

Graduate

University of Mary, 2006

Personal

Birthplace

Garrison, N.D.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Profession

Student Success Advisor

Contact

Campaign website

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Mark Haugen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.

Haugen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2022

See also: United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House North Dakota At-large District

Incumbent Kelly Armstrong defeated Cara Mund in the general election for U.S. House North Dakota At-large District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Armstrong (R)	62.2	148,399
		Cara Mund (Independent)	37.6	89,644
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	543

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 238,586
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mark Haugen (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House North Dakota At-large District

Mark Haugen advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Dakota At-large District on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Haugen	99.7	21,897
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	57

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,954
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Dakota At-large District

Incumbent Kelly Armstrong advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House North Dakota At-large District on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Armstrong	99.0	70,424
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	709

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,133
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2020

See also: North Dakota Treasurer election, 2020

General election

General election for North Dakota Treasurer

Thomas Beadle defeated Mark Haugen in the general election for North Dakota Treasurer on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Beadle (R)	65.6	227,583
		Mark Haugen (D)	34.0	117,790
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	1,533

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 346,906
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Dakota Treasurer

Mark Haugen advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota Treasurer on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Haugen	99.5	34,750
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	169

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,919
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Dakota Treasurer

Thomas Beadle defeated Daniel Johnston in the Republican primary for North Dakota Treasurer on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Beadle	52.4	52,039
		Daniel Johnston	47.3	46,987
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	275

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 99,301
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mark Haugen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Haugen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up on a grain and cattle farm in Roseglen, ND. My wife Sharol and I live in Bismarck, where I am employed by the University of Mary and my wife is a teacher with the Light of Christ Catholic Schools. I am a 36-year EMT / Paramedic and I currently serve as President of the North Dakota Emergency Medical Services Foundation.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Passing an favorable farm bill for all agricuture producers.
• Access to quality healthcare.
• Safe streets, roads, and infrastructure.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Passing a new farm bill that provides affordable risk management tools is fair to all agriculture producers. I am pro-life and I believe life begins at conception. Access to quality healthcare and affordable drug prescriptions.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My father's work ethic, honesty and integrity.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy. Insurgents by Lloyd Omdahl.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

God gave us two ears and one mouth. Listening to your constituents concerns is the most important characteristic.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Listing and bringing forth constituent issues. Communicating with your constituents and to the greater public.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Representing all constituents concerns and issues, regardless of party and bring those issues forward for debate and consideration.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Through good works, I left this world a better place that when I came into the world.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

In 1969, the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Outside the farm, I was a summer season worker for the North Dakota Highway Department.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Insurgents by Lloyd Omdahl.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Wile Coyote

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The Happy Wanderer.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Learning to say no.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The framers of the Constitution got it right. The U.S. House is the people's house and closest to it's constituency, which is based on proportionally equal population.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, we need citizens serving in Congress from all walks of life.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Maintain a strong democracy and providing quality healthcare for all our citizens.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

To bring in new and fresh ideas for our democracy, I feel we should have an 8 year term limit for the U.S. House and 12 years for the Senate.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Earl Pomeroy, North Dakota and Colin Peterson, Minnesota.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The developing success story in White Shield, North Dakota. The MHA tribe receives 50% of the oil extraction tax on tribal lands. With that money, the community of White Shield has been able to build a new school, new community center, new cultural center, new health clinic, new police and fire station, new ambulance service, new segment headquarters, and much more. It is truly remarkable.

Tell us your favorite joke.

As a paramedic, I have learned that there is something you never with a straight face. "I am having a stoke."

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

yes, we need to arrive in Congress where we place country over party and listen first to what each side has to offer. Compromise is vital for a functioning democracy.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I will fight to ensure access programs like the farm bill, Medicare, and Social Security are funded and secure for future recipients.

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2020

Mark Haugen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Footnotes

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North Dakota's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Kevin Cramer (R)

John Hoeven (R)

Representatives

Julie Fedorchak (R)

Republican Party (3)