Matthew Sagsveen
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Matthew Sagsveen is an at-large member of the Bismarck School Board in North Dakota. He was first elected to the board in 2010. Sagsveen won re-election against five other candidates for three available seats in the general election on June 10, 2014. He was re-elected again in 2018.
Biography
Sagsveen earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Concordia College. He later earned a J.D. from the University of North Dakota. Sagsveen's career experience includes serving as the Director of Natural Resources and Indian Affairs with the North Dakota Attorney General's Office.[1]
Elections
2014
- See also: Bismarck Public Schools elections (2014)
Matthew Sagsveen sought election against Scott Halvorson, Karl Lembke, Rissa Williams, Karalee Harper and Michael A. Holly in the general election on June 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Karl Lembke |
23.6% | 4,813 | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Sagsveen Incumbent |
21.1% | 4,314 | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott Halvorson Incumbent |
20.5% | 4,182 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael A. Holly | 14.4% | 2,937 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karalee Harper | 11.7% | 2,388 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rissa Williams | 8.3% | 1,691 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 20,403 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State, "Bismarck Public School Dist. 1 Election Results," June 25, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Sagsveen did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office. Candidates are not required by state law to file campaign finance reports.[2]
Endorsements
Sagsveen did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
2010
| Bismarck Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, June 8, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Steve Marquardt |
17.7% | 4,734 | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Sagsveen |
17.7% | 4,717 | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott Halvorson |
16.1% | 4,303 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dave Fitterer | 15.8% | 4,215 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cory Wrolstad | 13.1% | 3,495 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dawn Mock | 10.9% | 2,918 | |
| Nonpartisan | Heide Delorme | 8.8% | 2,339 | |
| Total Votes | 26,721 | |||
| Source: Bismarck Public Schools, "June 14, 2010 School Board Minutes," June 14, 2010 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
In an interview with The Bismarck Tribune, Sagsveen cited his interest in improved communications of Common Core curriculum standards and expanded technological access as themes for his 2014 campaign.[1]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Bismarck Public Schools Elections | |
| Bismarck, North Dakota | |
| Election date: | June 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Karl Lembke • Matthew Sagsveen • Rissa Williams • Karalee Harper • Michael A. Holly • Scott Halvorson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
