Tom Campbell (North Dakota politician)

Thomas Scott Campbell (born February 14, 1959) is an American politician, farmer, and entrepreneur. He served as a Republican member of the North Dakota Senate from 2012 to 2018.[1]

Tom Campbell
Member of the North Dakota Senate
from the 19th district
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byGerald Uglem
Succeeded byRobert Fors
Personal details
Born
Thomas Scott Campbell

(1959-02-14) February 14, 1959
Grafton, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLori Campbell
Children2
EducationNorth Dakota State University (BS)

Career

He was first elected in 2012 and was reelected in 2014. He co-founded Campbell Farms in Grafton, North Dakota with his brothers in 1978, and the company has since expanded to multiple locations.[2]

2018 United States Senate election
Main article: 2018 United States Senate election in North Dakota

In August 2017, Campbell announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate seat then held by Democrat Heidi Heitkamp.[3][4] Campbell withdrew from the race following the entry of fellow Republican Kevin Cramer into the race, endorsing his campaign.

2018 congressional election
Main article: 2018 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota

In February 2018, Campbell declared his candidacy for the congressional seat to be vacated by Cramer.[5]

Campbell did not receive the endorsement of the North Dakota Republican Party at the state party convention in April 2018, losing to fellow state Senator, Kelly Armstrong.[6] Following his defeat at the convention, Campbell announced his intention to continue his campaign to the primary election in June 2018.[7] On April 11, 2018, Campbell withdrew his candidacy from the primary race.[8]

Electoral history
2014 Election for North Dakota's 19th Senate District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Campbell (Incumbent) 3,109 64.81
Democratic Robert "Tork" Kilichowski 1,679 35.00
Write-In Others 9 0.19
Total votes 4,797 100
2012 Election for North Dakota's 19th Senate District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Campbell 3,490 60.04
Democratic Julius M. Wangler 2,313 39.79
Write-In Others 10 0.17
Total votes 5,813 100

References
  1. "Senator Tom Campbell". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  2. "Campbell Farms".
  3. "North Dakota Republican announces he's running for Heitkamp's..." Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  4. "Home - Tom Campbell for North Dakota". Tomfornorthdakota.com. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  5. "Tom Campbell endorses Kevin Cramer | North Dakota News". bismarcktribune.com. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  6. "Many walk away without endorsements at GOP convention". WDAY. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  7. "U.S. House candidate Campbell files for June primary in challenge..." Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  8. "Republican Campbell Drops Out of Race For Congress - KVRR Local News". KVRR Local News. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2018-04-11.


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