Merle Boucher
Merle Boucher (b. July 19, 1946) was a Democratic-NPL member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. He represented the 9th District from 1991-2010. Boucher is the minority leader for North Dakota State House of Representatives; and was a candidate for Governor in North Dakota in 2004.
Boucher is a farmer and consultant, and has been on the Children's Services Coordinating Committee since 1995. His professional experience also includes being an educator for 20 years and the Rolette Community Improvement, Incorporated.
Boucher earned his AA from North Dakota State University, Botineau in 1966 and B.S. from Mayville State University in 1970.
Boucher and his wife, Susan, have four children.[1]
Committee assignments
No standing committees.
Elections
2010
Boucher did not seek re-election in 2010.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Boucher won election by finishing 1st out of 2 candidates for District 9 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[2]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Merle Boucher (D-NPL)
|
2,891 | |||
| Tracy Boe (D-NPL)
|
2,068 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Representative Boucher's campaign
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Merle Boucher (dead link)
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
North Dakota House of Representatives District 9 1991–2010 |
Succeeded by Tracy Boe (D) Marvin Nelson (D) |
