John Hoeven
John Hoeven | |
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United States Senator from North Dakota | |
Assumed office January 3, 2011 Serving with Kevin Cramer | |
Preceded by | Byron Dorgan |
Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | John Barrasso |
31st Governor of North Dakota | |
In office December 15, 2000 – December 7, 2010 | |
Lieutenant | Jack Dalrymple |
Preceded by | Ed Schafer |
Succeeded by | Jack Dalrymple |
12th President of the Bank of North Dakota | |
In office 1993–2000 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Lamb |
Succeeded by | Eric Hardmeyer |
Personal details | |
Born | John Henry Hoeven III March 13, 1957 Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (1998–present) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (before 1996) Democratic (1996–1998) |
Spouse(s) | Mikey Hoeven |
Education | Dartmouth College (BA) Northwestern University (MBA) |
Net worth | $17.9 million (2018)[1] |
Signature | ![]() |
Website | Senate website |
John Henry Hoeven III (/ˈhoʊvən/; born March 13, 1957) is an American banker and politician serving as the senior U.S. Senator from North Dakota since 2011. A member of the North Dakota Republican Party, he served as the 31st Governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010. Hoeven was elected in 2010 to the U.S. Senate, succeeding Senator Byron Dorgan, who chose not to seek reelection. Hoeven became the senior Senator in 2013 after Kent Conrad retired and was replaced by Democrat Heidi Heitkamp, who was once Hoeven's opponent for the Governor's office. Hoeven was reelected in 2016.
Prior to his election to the Governor's office, Hoeven was a North Dakota banker who served in numerous executive roles at various banks, most notably as President of the nation's only state-owned bank, the Bank of North Dakota, from 1993 to 2000.[2] He is positioned on the Board of Directors at First Western Bank & Trust, an institution his late father helped found, and has an estimated net worth of around $45 million, making him one of the wealthiest U.S. Senators.[3][4][5]
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Early life[edit]
Hoeven was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, the son of Patricia "Trish" (née Chapman) and John Henry "Jack" Hoeven, Jr. His father owned a bank in Minot, North Dakota, where he worked as the president and chairman.[6] Hoeven's ancestry includes Dutch, Swedish, and English.[7]
He studied at Dartmouth College, which his father also attended. Hoeven belonged to the Alpha Chi Alpha fraternity and graduated with honors. After graduating with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Hoeven managed the trust department at his father's bank.[8] From 1993 to 2000, he was the president and CEO of the state-owned Bank of North Dakota.
North Dakota Governor[edit]
2000[edit]
He sought the office of the Governor of North Dakota as a Republican in 2000, and he was elected, defeating Democratic NPL nominee Heidi Heitkamp by a margin of 55 to 45 percent.
2004[edit]
In 2004, when up for re-election, Hoeven faced Democratic-NPL challenger Joe Satrom. Hoeven won re-election by a wide margin of 71 to 28 percent.
2008[edit]
On September 25, 2007, Hoeven's deputy press secretary, Don Larson, announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from his job to manage the governor's re-election campaign. Another Hoeven staff member, Don Canton, said this was not a formal re-election announcement, but one would be coming later in the fall. On November 13, Governor Hoeven made his formal announcement and campaign kickoff with stops in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck and Minot.[9] On November 4, 2008 Hoeven won a resounding victory carrying 74% of the vote over his Democratic-NPL opponent Tim Mathern with 24% of the vote. This is the first time in North Dakota's history that any governor has won three four-year terms in office, though the record for serving is still maintained by Gov. Bill Guy who served 12 years.
Tenure[edit]
Hoeven's governorship included the expansion and diversification of the state's economy, which led to a 49.5 percent increase in the state's real gross domestic product.[10] Beginning in 2000, he directed the development of a multi-resource energy program for the state with incentives in each energy sector, leading the state in becoming one of the largest energy producing and exporting states in the country. North Dakota has gained nearly 40,000 new jobs since he took office. The state's wages and personal incomes continue to grow faster than the national average. In the past few years, the state led the nation in export growth. In late 2006, the state's reserve rose past $600 million, and now is over $700 million.[11]
As of December 2009, Hoeven was the most popular governor in the nation. His approval rating stood at 87 percent with only 10 percent disapproving.[12] In January 2007, Hoeven became the nation's most senior governor, having been inaugurated on December 15, 2000, as established by the North Dakota Constitution.
U.S. Senate[edit]
On January 11, 2010, Hoeven announced he would run in the 2010 North Dakota Senate election for the seat being vacated by Senator Byron Dorgan,[13] Hoeven defeated Democratic-NPL challenger Tracy Potter 76.08% to 22.17%. making him the first Republican Senator to represent North Dakota since 1987.[14] Since 2013, Hoeven has been the dean—the most senior member—of North Dakota's congressional delegation. As of 2018 Hoeven was listed as one of the seven wealthiest senators in the United States Senate.[15]
Committee assignments[edit]
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Committee on Indian Affairs (Chairman)
Political positions[edit]
Hoeven briefly identified himself as a member of the Democratic-NPL Party before becoming active in the Republican Party as a District Chair and volunteer.[16] Hoeven has walked a conservative line as a politician on some issues and a moderate one on others including increasing education funding, ethics reform, compensation for teachers, as well as increased funding on infrastructure.[17]
Crime[edit]
Hoeven supports decreasing access to parole for offenders.[17] He believes that drug control policy should be a state and not a federal issue.[18]
Economy and employment[edit]
He opposed the Employee Free Choice Act, which included a card check provision.[18]
Emergency services[edit]
Hoeven is a member of the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus.[19]
Energy and environment[edit]
Hoeven believes that alternative fuels are a long-term solution but that increased oil drilling is required in the short term.[18] Hoeven has been a vocal advocate for the Keystone Pipeline, arguing that it has never leaked and that environmental risks have been exaggerated.[20][21] The Keystone Pipeline has leaked twice, once in 2010 and, after making that argument, again in 2016.[22]
In 2015, Hoeven submitted an amendment asserting that climate change is real and that humans are contributing to it but also that the Keystone Pipeline would not contribute to climate change.[23] His League of Conservation Voters score was 7% for 2018.[24]
Gun rights[edit]
Hoeven consistently votes for pro-gun legislation and therefore has earned an "A+" rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA).[25] The NRA has endorsed Hoeven multiple times, including during his run for governor in 2008 and senate in 2010.[26][27]
In June 2016, Hoeven voted in the senate on four gun control proposals that were developed as a result of the Orlando nightclub shooting. Hoeven voted in favor of senator Chuck Grassley's expansion of background checks and to provide funding to research the cause of mass shootings and senator John Cornyn's 72-hour wait period for purchases of guns by individuals on the terrorist watch list. Hoeven voted against senator Chris Murphy's proposal to require background checks for every gun sale, including online sales and at gun shows. He also voted against senator Dianne Feinstein's proposal to ban anyone from the terrorist watchlist from purchasing a gun.[28] Hoeven voted against the latter bill due to lack of "judicial oversight or due process" in the proposal.[29]
Israel Anti-Boycott Act[edit]
In April 2017, Hoeven co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (s. 720), which would make it a federal crime for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the West Bank if protesting actions by the Israeli government.[30][31]
Health care[edit]
He believes that public health care should be provided only to the elderly and children.[18]
Immigration[edit]
In 2013, Hoeven voted to pass Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013.[32]
LGBT rights[edit]
In 2013, Hoeven voted against banning discrimination based on sexual orientation.[33] He is against gay marriage.[34]
Taxes[edit]
Hoeven supports investment tax credits for farm investments.[18]
Women's health[edit]
He is pro-life and opposes abortion except for cases of rape, incest, or threat to the mother's life. He opposes government funding for elective abortions in accordance with the Hyde Amendment.[17] Hoeven voted for reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2012.[17]
Electoral history[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | John Hoeven | 159,255 | 55.03% | -11.16% | |
Democratic-NPL | Heidi Heitkamp | 130,144 | 44.97% | +11.16% | |
Write-ins | 13 | 0.00% | |||
Majority | 29,111 | 10.06% | -22.32% | ||
Turnout | 289,412 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | John Hoeven (Incumbent) | 220,803 | 71.26% | +16.23% | |
Democratic-NPL | Joe Satrom | 84,877 | 27.39% | -17.58% | |
Libertarian | Roland Riemers | 4,193 | 1.35% | ||
Majority | 135,926 | 43.87% | +33.81% | ||
Turnout | 309,873 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Hoeven (Incumbent) | 235,009 | 74.44% | +3.19% | |
Democratic-NPL | Tim Mathern | 74,279 | 23.53% | -3.86% | |
Independent | DuWayne Hendrickson | 6,404 | 2.03% | ||
Majority | 160,730 | 50.91% | +7.05% | ||
Turnout | 315,692 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Hoeven | 181,689 | 76.08% | +44.36% | |
Democratic-NPL | Tracy Potter | 52,955 | 22.17% | -46.11% | |
Libertarian | Keith Hanson | 3,890 | 1.63% | N/A | |
Majority | 128,734 | 53.91% | |||
Turnout | 238,534 | 100.00% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic-NPL | Swing |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Hoeven(Incumbent) | 103,677 | 99.57% | |
Republican | Write-in | 445 | 0.43% | |
Total votes | 104,122 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Hoeven (incumbent) | 268,788 | 78.48% | +2.40% | |
Democratic-NPL | Eliot Glassheim | 58,116 | 16.97% | -5.20% | |
Libertarian | Robert Marquette | 10,556 | 3.08% | +1.45% | |
Independent | James Germalic | 4,675 | 1.36% | N/A | |
n/a | Write-ins | 366 | 0.11% | N/A | |
Total votes | 342,501 | 100.0% | N/A | ||
Republican hold |
References[edit]
- ^ "Ranking the Net Worth of the 115th". Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Biography | U.S. Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota". www.hoeven.senate.gov. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
- ^ "Our People". First Western Bank & Trust. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ Jr., Warren Cassell (2016-04-15). "Who Are America's Seven Richest Senators?". Investopedia. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ "John Hoeven- Net Worth – Personal Finances". OpenSecrets. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ News, Jill Schramm Minot Daily. "Jack Hoeven, father of U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, dies". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ "John Henry Hoeven III". RootsWeb. Ancestry.com. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "First Western | News, Sports, Jobs – Minot Daily News". Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ http://hoevengovernor.com/allmedia.asp?mediaID=65&sz=63728[dead link]
- ^ "Percent change in real GDP of North Dakota between 2001 and 2008". Wolfram Alpha. Wolfram Alpha LLC. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Governor John Hoeven". Archived from the original on 2010-04-19.
- ^ Knepper, Alex (January 7, 2010). "Who Is John Hoeven?". Race 4 2008. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ Cillizza, Chris (January 11, 2010). "Republicans get Hoeven in North Dakota". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ Ogden, Eloise (November 3, 2010). "Hoeven is North Dakota's first Republican senator in 24 years". Minot Daily News. Archived from the original on November 7, 2010. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
- ^ Cassell, Warren (January 30, 2018). "Who Are America's Seven Richest Senators?". investopedia. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ^ Kleefeld, Eric (January 27, 2010). "Flashback: Republican Senate Candidate Hoeven Rejected GOP And Declared Himself A Democrat In 1996". Talking Points Memo. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Bendery, Jennifer (April 26, 2012). "Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Overwhelmingly Passes Senate". Huffington Post.
- ^ a b c d e "John Hoeven on the Issues". On The Issues. OnTheIssues.org & the SpeakOut Foundation. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Members". Congressional NextGen 9–1–1 Caucus. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ Kupec, Rob (March 5, 2012). "Senator Hoeven working to revive Keystone Pipeline Project". WDAY. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012.
- ^ Hoeven, John (February 24, 2012). "Why we need the Keystone oil pipeline". CNN.
- ^ Neuhauser, Alan (April 8, 2016). "Keystone Leak Worse Than Thought". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ^ KolliparaJan. 21, Puneet; 2015; Pm, 6:30 (2015-01-21). "Wrap-up: U.S. Senate agrees climate change is real—but not necessarily that humans are causing it". Science | AAAS. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
- ^ "Check out Senator John Hoeven's Environmental Voting Record". League of Conservation Voters Scorecard. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "NRA-PVF Endorses North Dakota Governor John Hoeven Earns "A+" rating from NRA-PVF". NRA-PVF. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "NRA-PVF Endorses John Hoeven for U.S. Senate in North Dakota". NRA-PVF. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ Abbott, Rick. "How they voted: North Dakota, Minnesota senators on gun bill". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ Rupard, Wade. "North Dakota, Minnesota senators take different stances on federal..." Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "Cosponsors - S.720 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Israel Anti-Boycott Act". www.congress.gov. 23 March 2017.
- ^ Levitz, Eric (2017-07-19). "43 Senators Want to Make It a Federal Crime to Boycott Israeli Settlements". Intelligencer.
- ^ Roll call vote 168, via Senate.gov
- ^ "Meet the 32 Senate Republicans Who Voted to Continue LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace".
- ^ Smith, Nick. "N.D. delegation split on gay marriage". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ "ND Secretary of State Election Management System – Statewide Election Results". web.apps.state.nd.us. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2011-05-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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- ^ "North Dakota Secretary of State". ND Secretary of State. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "North Dakota Official Results General Election – November 8, 2016". North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
Further reading[edit]
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
External links[edit]
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Civic offices | ||
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Preceded by Joseph Lamb |
President of the Bank of North Dakota 1993–2000 |
Succeeded by Eric Hardmeyer |
Party political offices | ||
Preceded by Ed Schafer |
Republican nominee for Governor of North Dakota 2000, 2004, 2008 |
Succeeded by Jack Dalrymple |
Preceded by Mike Liffrig |
Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from North Dakota (Class 3) 2010, 2016 |
Most recent |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Ed Schafer |
Governor of North Dakota 2000–2010 |
Succeeded by Jack Dalrymple |
U.S. Senate | ||
Preceded by Byron Dorgan |
U.S. Senator (Class 3) from North Dakota 2011–present Served alongside: Kent Conrad, Heidi Heitkamp, Kevin Cramer |
Incumbent |
Preceded by John Barrasso |
Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee 2017–present |
Incumbent |
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
Preceded by Pat Toomey |
United States Senators by seniority 50th |
Succeeded by Marco Rubio |
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