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Former Rep. Rick Berg

R North Dakota, 1st (2011-2013) Ran for Other Office

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Summary

BERG, RICK, a Representative from North Dakota; born in Maddock, Benson County, N. Dak., August 16, 1959; graduated from Hettinger High School, Hettinger, N. Dak., 1977; attended, North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, N. Dak., 1977-1978; B.S., North Dakota State University, Fargo, N. Dak., 1981; business owner; member of the North Dakota state house of representatives, 1984-2010; speaker, North Dakota state house of representatives, 1993; majority leader, North Dakota state house of representatives, 2003-2009; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress (January 3, 2011-January 3, 2013); not a candidate for reelection in 2012, but was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Richard Alan Berg
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: Aug. 16, 1959 (age: 64)
  • Place of Birth: Maddock, N.D.
  • Religion: Lutheran
  • Hometown: Hettinger, N.D.
  • Place of Residence: Fargo, N.D.
  • Occupation: Real estate developer
Family:
Married: Tracy Martin Berg cattle ranch owner

1 child: Jack

Education

Office History

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Election Results

  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for North Dakota (Class 1)
    Richard Alan Berg (Rick), 49.32%
    Republican
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    At-Large Congressional District of North Dakota
    Richard Alan Berg (Rick), 54.92%
    Republican
    Earl Ralph Pomeroy III, 45.08%
    Democrat

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2012, 2011, 2011 (Amendment)
Election Candidate: 2010, 2010 (Amendment)
Extension Letter: 2012
Termination: 2013
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $50,187.50
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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