Kevin Cramer

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Kevin Cramer

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth January 21, 1961 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Kevin Cramer graduated from Kindred High School and holds a B.A. from Concordia College, along with a Master's in Management from the University of Mary. Early in his career, he engaged in political campaigns and held leadership roles within the North Dakota Republican Party. Cramer served in various state positions, including as Economic Development Director and Director of the Harold Schafer Leadership Foundation. He spent nearly a decade on the North Dakota Public Service Commission, where he focused on utility rates and economic development. Cramer's professional journey reflects a commitment to public service and economic leadership.

Political Ideas

Kevin Cramer's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of fiscal conservatism with an unexpected advocacy for energy security, revealing a deeply localized approach to economic policy. His legislative record shows a surprising alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated strategy to protect regional industrial interests. Cramer's personal tragedies, particularly involving his son, add a layer of complexity to his stance on mental health issues, hinting at a nuanced understanding of social challenges. His rhetorical style is steeped in community values and public service, yet it also navigates the tensions between traditional conservative principles and modern policy exigencies.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate North Dakota

241,569 votes (66.31%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Armed Services
Member
Subcommittee on Airland
Chair
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Member
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Member
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Member
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Member
Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Member
Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment
Member
Environment and Public Works
Member
Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
Member
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water
Member
Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Chair
Veterans' Affairs
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in North Dakota

179,720 votes (55.11%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Dakota's at-large congressional district, 2016

233,980 votes (69.13%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Dakota's at-large congressional district, 2014

138,100 votes (55.54%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Dakota's at-large congressional district

173,585 votes (54.89%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

North Dakota House of Representatives At-large District

41.10% of vote

Loss

Winner: Earl Pomeroy

1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

North Dakota House of Representatives At-large District

43.22% of vote

Loss

Winner: Earl Pomeroy