Randy Burckhard
Randy Burckhard (Republican Party) is a member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office in 2010. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Burckhard (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Burckhard served on the Minot City Council and previously chaired the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce.[1]
On February 3, 2026, Burckhard announced he would not run for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate District 5 in 2026.[2]
Biography
Burckhard earned his B.A. from Minot State University. His professional experience includes working as a manager of community relations for SRT Communications Inc.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Burckhard was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Burckhard was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Burckhard was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor |
| • Political Subdivisions, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burckhard served on the following committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor |
| • Political Subdivisions, Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Burckhard served on the following committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Finance and Taxation |
| • Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burckhard served on these committees:
| North Dakota committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Finance and Taxation |
| • Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
Randy Burckhard did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: North Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 5
Incumbent Randy Burckhard won election in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Randy Burckhard (R) | 97.0 | 3,795 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 116 | ||
| Total votes: 3,911 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 5
Incumbent Randy Burckhard advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 5 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Burckhard | 99.2 | 1,415 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 1,426 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 5
Incumbent Randy Burckhard defeated David Grimes Haugen in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Burckhard (R) | 69.2 | 3,912 |
| David Grimes Haugen (D) | 30.5 | 1,724 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 5,651 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 5
David Grimes Haugen advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 5 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Grimes Haugen | 100.0 | 584 | |
| Total votes: 584 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 5
Incumbent Randy Burckhard advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 5 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Burckhard | 100.0 | 1,459 |
| Total votes: 1,459 | |||
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2014
Elections for the North Dakota State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 7, 2014. Incumbent Randy Burckhard was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Bill Klimpel was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Burckhard defeated Klimpel in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Randy Burckhard Incumbent |
72.8% | 3,487 | |
| Democratic | Bill Klimpel | 27.2% | 1,305 | |
| Total Votes | 4,792 | |||
2010
Burckhard won election to the North Dakota State Senate in the November 2 general election. He defeated Frank Mayer (D).[6]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 5 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Randy Burckhard (R)
|
4,055 | 74.83% | ||
| Frank Mayer (D) | 1,353 | 24.97% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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Scorecards
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- Family Policy Alliance of North Dakota — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater North Dakota Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- Greater North Dakota Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- North Dakota United — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business issues.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to education.
- North Dakota Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2014, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
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- North Dakota Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2011.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- North Dakota Family Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- North Dakota Policy Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- North Dakota Women's Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to women's issues.
Personal
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Burckhard and his wife, Pat, have three children.[1]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Project Vote Smart, "Sen. John Warner," accessed June 19, 2015
- ↑ ‘’KFYR TV (Bismarck, North Dakota)’’, “State Senator Randy Burckhard to retire’, February 3, 2026
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 9, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 10, 2014," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 29, 2015
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| Preceded by Tom Seymour (D) |
North Dakota State Senate District 5 2010-Present |
Succeeded by - |
