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Doug Burgum
Governor of North Dakota since 2016 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas James Burgum (born August 1, 1956) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician. He is the 33rd Governor of North Dakota as a member of the Republican Party.[1] He joined Great Plains Software in 1983 and became the company’s President in 1984 until resigning in 2016 for his gubernatorial run. He briefly ran for President of the United States in the 2024 election. He is seen as a possible vice presidential pick for former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign.
Quick Facts 33rd Governor of North Dakota, Lieutenant ...
Doug Burgum | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2016 | |
33rd Governor of North Dakota | |
Assumed office December 15, 2016 | |
Lieutenant | Brent Sanford Tammy Miller |
Preceded by | Jack Dalrymple |
Personal details | |
Born | Douglas James Burgum (1956-08-01) August 1, 1956 (age 67) Arthur, North Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Karen Stoker
(m. 1991; div. 2003)Kathryn Helgaas (m. 2016) |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Governor's Residence |
Education | North Dakota State University (BA) Stanford University (MBA) |
Website | Government website |
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