Bette Grande
| Bette Grande | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
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Assumed office 1996 | |
| Succeeded by | Pamela Anderson[1][2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 25, 1961 Williston, North Dakota |
| Political party | North Dakota Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) | Don Grande |
| Residence | Fargo |
| Alma mater | University of North Dakota |
| Profession | Office manager, Substitute teacher, Politician |
| Religion | Methodist |
Bette B. Grande is a North Dakota Republican Party member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 41st district with State Representative Al Carlson (R-Fargo).[3]
Grande is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as North Dakota state leader, also with Carlson.[4]
Early life, education, and early career
Grande got a B.S. in education and a minor in sports medicine from the University of North Dakota. She has been the Director of Christian Education, a substitute teacher, and an office manager.[5]
North Dakota House of Representatives
Elections
She was elected in 1996 and was re-elected in 2000, 2002,[6] 2006,[7] and 2010.[8]
Committee assignments
Grande is a member of the House Appropriations committee, and serves on the Education and Environment subsection.
2012 legislative election
In October 2011, she announced she would run for the seat being vacated by U.S. Congressman Rick Berg, who ran for the U.S. Senate.[9]
2014 legislative election
Grande ran for reelection in 2014, but lost her bid to retired banker Pamela Anderson.[1][2]
Personal life
Grande lives in Fargo, North Dakota with her husband Don and her three children. She is a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church.[10]
References
- 1 2 "Official Results General Election - November 4, 2014". ND Voices. North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- 1 2 "Pamela Anderson". North Dakota Legislative Branch. North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council Retrieved May 19, 2012.
- ↑ "Bette Grande's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ Our Campaigns Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ Our Campaigns Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ Our Campaigns Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ Joas, Jennifer (October 4, 2011). "Grande Announces Bid for Berg`s House Seat". KFYR-TV. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Representative Bette Grande". Retrieved May 29, 2013.
External links
- Representative Bette Grande at the official North Dakota Legislative Assembly website
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