Bette Grande

Bette B. Grande is a North Dakota Republican Party member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 41st district with State Representative Al Carlson (R-Fargo).^[1]

Grande is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as North Dakota state leader, also with Carlson.^[2]

Early life, education, and early career

Grande got a B.S. in education and a minor in sports medicine from the University of North Dakota. She has been the Director of Christian Education, a substitute teacher, and an office manager.^[3]

North Dakota House of Representatives

Elections

She was elected in 1996 and was re-elected in 2000, 2002,^[4] 2006,^[5] and 2010.^[6]

Committee assignments

Grande is a member of the House Appropriations committee, and serves on the Education and Environment subsection.

2012 congressional election

In October 2011, she announced she would run for the seat being vacated by U.S. Congressman Rick Berg, who ran for the U.S. Senate.^[7]

Personal life

Grande lives in Fargo, North Dakota with her husband Don and her three children. She is a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church.^[8]

References

External links

• Representative Bette Grande at the official North Dakota Legislative Assembly website