Richard Marcellais

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Richard Marcellais

U.S.A.

Party Democratic–NPL
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth January 23, 1947 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Richard Marcellais holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration and a Structural Drafting degree. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and has held leadership roles in various veterans' organizations. Marcellais has a background in tribal leadership, having served as Chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and President of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Services and the North Dakota Indian Business Association. His professional expertise includes significant experience in managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to public service. Marcellais has been elected and reelected to his Senate seat, demonstrating consistent political engagement and leadership capabilities.

Political Ideas

Richard Marcellais exhibits a distinctive blend of traditional values and progressive policy proposals, particularly in education and veterans' affairs. His insistence on random drug testing for school board members and employees, despite opposition from educational worker organizations, showcases a stringent approach to child safety that clashes with privacy concerns. Conversely, his successful bill to waive burial fees for military spouses and dependents demonstrates a compassionate stance towards veterans, balancing his tough policy stances with empathetic exceptions. His failed attempt to overturn same-sex marriage rights highlights a tension between his traditional views and evolving social norms.

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2024: North Dakota State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 North Dakota Senate General Election, district 9

3,395 votes (61.35%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Government Finance - Regional Jail Study Subcommittee
Member
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
Member
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Member
Finance and Taxation
Member
Government Finance Committee
Member
Information Technology Committee
Member
Industry, Business and Labor
Member
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Member
Government Administration Committee
Member
Government and Veterans Affairs
Member
Information Technology Committee
Member
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
Member
Industry, Business and Labor
Member
Government Finance Committee
Member
Information Technology Committee
Member
Government and Veterans Affairs
Member
Government Services Committee
Member
Information Technology Committee
Member
Government and Veterans Affairs
Member
Transportation Committee
Member
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Member
Government and Veterans Affairs
Member
Public Safety and Transportation Committee
Member
Workers' Compensation Review Committee
Member
Transportation
Member
Workers' Compensation Review Committee
Member
Judiciary
Member
2022: North Dakota State Senate

Election History

North Dakota's 9th Senate District general election, 2022

2,005 votes (46.20%)

Loss

Winner: Kent Weston

North Dakota's 9th Senate District Democratic-NPL primary election, 2022

651 votes (59.45%)

Win