Rich Wardner
Rich Wardner (Republican Party) was a member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 37. He assumed office in 1998. He left office on December 1, 2022.
Wardner (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 37. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Wardner served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1991 to 1997.
Wardner announced on December 15, 2021, that he would not run for re-election to the state Senate. [1]
Biography
Wardner earned his B.S. from Dickinson State University and his M.S. from Northern State University. His professional experience includes working as a math and chemistry teacher at Dickinson High School.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wardner was not assigned to any standing committees.[3]
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Armstrong was not assigned to any standing committees.
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wardner served on this committee:
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2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wardner served on this committee:
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| • Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Rich Wardner did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 37
Incumbent Rich Wardner defeated R. Travis Brazelton in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 37 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rich Wardner (R) | 81.2 | 5,212 |
 | R. Travis Brazelton (D) | 18.5 | 1,186 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 6,417 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 37
R. Travis Brazelton advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 37 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | R. Travis Brazelton | 100.0 | 375 |
| Total votes: 375 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 37
Incumbent Rich Wardner advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 37 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rich Wardner | 100.0 | 1,407 |
| Total votes: 1,407 | |||
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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 Rich Wardner was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Keith Fernsler was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Fernsler withdrew from the race before the general election. Wardner was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]
2010
Wardner won re-election to the 37th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7][8]
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 Rich Wardner (R)
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4,064 | 98.98% | ||
| Write-in | 42 | 1.02% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Wardner was re-elected to the 37th District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Chad Berger (D).[9] Wardner raised $4,767 for his campaign, while Berger raised no money.[10]
| North Dakota Senate, District 37 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rich Wardner (R)
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2,944 | |||
| Chad Berger (D) | 1,518 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the North Dakota State Legislature was not in session.
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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2020
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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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In 2018, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly did not hold a regular session. |
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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In 2016, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly did not hold a regular session. |
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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In 2012, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly did not hold a regular session. |
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.[11]
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NDPC: North Dakota Legislative Review
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Personal
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Wardner and his wife, Kayleen, have two children. They reside in Dickinson, North Dakota.[2]
See also
- North Dakota State Senate
- Senate Committees
- North Dakota Legislative Assembly
- North Dakota state legislative districts
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Footnotes
- ↑ KFYRTV.com, "ND Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner not running for re-election," December 15, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Dakota Legislature, "Sen. Rich Wardner," accessed June 22, 2015
- ↑ North Dakota State Legislature, "Senator Rich Wardner," accessed January 27, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2006 General election results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Dakota Senate spending, 2006," 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 37 1998-2022 |
Succeeded by Dean Rummel (R) |
| Preceded by - |
North Dakota House of Representatives 1991-1997 |
Succeeded by - |
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State of North Dakota Bismarck (capital) |
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