JoNell Bakke
JoNell Bakke (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 43. She assumed office on December 1, 2018. She left office on December 1, 2022.
Bakke (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate to represent District 43. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Bakke is a former Democratic member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 43 from 2006 to 2010.
Biography
Bakke earned her B.S. and M.A. in Elementary and Special Education from the University of North Dakota. Bakke's career experience includes working as a special education teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Bakke was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Bakke was assigned to the following committees:
While a member of the North Dakota State Senate, Bakke served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, North Dakota State Senate
- Political Subdivisions Committee, North Dakota State Senate
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: North Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 43
Jeff Barta defeated incumbent JoNell Bakke in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 43 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Barta (R) | 53.0 | 1,963 |
 | JoNell Bakke (D) | 46.9 | 1,738 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 3,706 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43
Incumbent JoNell Bakke advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | JoNell Bakke | 100.0 | 442 |
| Total votes: 442 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43
Jeff Barta advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Barta | 99.6 | 707 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 710 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for North Dakota State Senate District 43
JoNell Bakke defeated incumbent Lonnie Laffen in the general election for North Dakota State Senate District 43 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | JoNell Bakke (D) | 52.6 | 2,692 |
 | Lonnie Laffen (R) | 47.3 | 2,420 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 5,119 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43
JoNell Bakke advanced from the Democratic primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | JoNell Bakke | 100.0 | 630 |
| Total votes: 630 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43
Incumbent Lonnie Laffen advanced from the Republican primary for North Dakota State Senate District 43 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lonnie Laffen | 100.0 | 621 |
| Total votes: 621 | |||
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2014
Elections for the North Dakota State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 7, 2014. Incumbent Lonnie Laffen was unopposed in the Republican primary, while JoNell Bakke was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Laffen defeated Bakke in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Lonnie Laffen Incumbent |
53.3% | 2,102 | |
| Democratic | JoNell Bakke | 46.7% | 1,841 | |
| Total Votes | 3,943 | |||
2010
Bakke lost her bid for re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in the November 2 general election. She was defeated by Lonnie Laffen (R). Bakke was unopposed in the primary election on June 8, 2010.[5]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 43 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lonnie Laffen (R)
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2,102 | 52.80% | ||
| JoNell A Bakke (D) | 1,872 | 47.02% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bakke was elected to the 43rd District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting Duaine Espegard (R).[6] Bakke raised $1,500 for her campaign, while Espegard raised $9,358.[7]
| North Dakota Senate, District 43 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| JoNell Bakke (D)
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1,882 | |||
| Duaine Espegard (R) | 1,725 | |||
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Personal
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Bakke and her husband, Gregory, have four children.[1]
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "JoNell Bakke's Biography," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed April 9, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 10, 2014," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 29, 2015
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "2006 General election results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Dakota Senate spending, 2006," accessed May 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lonnie Laffen (R) |
North Dakota State Senate District 43 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Jeff Barta (R) |
| Preceded by - |
North Dakota State Senate District 43 2006-2010 |
Succeeded by - |
