Brad Bekkedahl

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Brad Bekkedahl

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth November 23, 1957 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Brad Bekkedahl holds a BA from the University of Jamestown and a BS and DDS from the University of Minnesota. He has practiced as a dentist and has held various public service roles, including serving on the Williston Park Board and as Williston City Finance Commissioner. Bekkedahl spent nearly two decades in the military, retiring as a Colonel from the ND National Guard. He has been a North Dakota Senator since 2014.

Political Ideas

Brad Bekkedahl combines progressive taxation with support for rural healthcare and military funding, suggesting a unique approach to balancing public services with regional interests. His advocacy for renewable energy and sustainable resource management indicates a forward-thinking environmental stance. Bekkedahl's legislative actions reveal a calculated strategy to protect local industries while promoting green initiatives, leaving one to wonder how he reconciles these seemingly disparate goals.

Campaigns
2022: North Dakota State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Dakota's 1st Senate District general election, 2022

2,939 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee
Chair
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Member
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Member
Legislative Management
Member
Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board
Member
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Member
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Member
Legislative Management
Member
Redistricting Committee
Member
Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board
Member
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Member
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Member
Interim Senate Appropriations Committee
Member
Redistricting Committee
Member
Joint Redistricting
Member
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Member
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Member
Higher Education Committee
Member
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Member
Taxation Committee
Member
Political Subdivision Taxation Committee
Member
Taxation Committee
Member
Political Subdivisions
Member