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|name = Wayne Stenehjem |
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|office = 29th [[North Dakota Attorney General|Attorney General of North Dakota]] |
|office = 29th [[North Dakota Attorney General|Attorney General of North Dakota]] |
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|governor = [[John Hoeven]]<br>[[Jack Dalrymple]]<br>[[Doug Burgum]] |
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|term_start = December 15, 2000 |
|term_start = December 15, 2000 |
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|term_end = January 28, 2022 |
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|predecessor = [[Heidi Heitkamp]] |
|predecessor = [[Heidi Heitkamp]] |
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|successor = [[Drew Wrigley]] |
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|office1 = Member of the [[North Dakota Senate]] |
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|death_place = [[Bismarck, North Dakota]], U.S. |
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|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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|relatives = [[Bob Stenehjem]] (brother) |
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|education = [[Bismarck State College]]<br>[[University of North Dakota]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]], [[Juris Doctor|JD]]) |
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'''Wayne Stenehjem''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|t|ɛ|n|dʒ|əm}} {{respell|STEN|jəm}}; February 5, 1953 |
'''Wayne Stenehjem''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|t|ɛ|n|dʒ|əm}} {{respell|STEN|jəm}}; February 5, 1953 – January 28, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 29th [[Attorney General of North Dakota]] from 2000 until his death in 2022.<ref name="death">{{Cite web|last=Crane|first=Joel|title=ND Attorney General Stenehjem passes away|url=https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/01/28/nd-attorney-general-stenehjem-responsive-after-being-taken-hospital/|access-date=2022-01-29|work=[[KFYR-TV]]|date=January 28, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> He sought the Republican nomination for [[governor of North Dakota]] in [[North Dakota gubernatorial election, 2016|2016]] but lost the primary to [[Doug Burgum]] on June 14 by 20%. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Stenehjem was born in [[Mohall, North Dakota]]. He graduated from [[Bismarck High School]] in 1971 and [[Bismarck State College]] in 1972. He attended the [[University of North Dakota]] and the [[University of North Dakota School of Law|UND School of Law]], graduating in 1977. Stenehjem was elected to the [[North Dakota House of Representatives]] in 1976, and served two terms there until 1980, when he was elected to the [[North Dakota Senate]]. He served in that capacity until 2000, when he became [[Attorney General of North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ag.state.nd.us/About/FormerAttorneysGeneral.htm|title=Former Attorneys General|publisher=North Dakota Attorney General|archiveurl=https:// |
Stenehjem was born in [[Mohall, North Dakota]]. He graduated from [[Bismarck High School]] in 1971 and [[Bismarck State College]] in 1972. He attended the [[University of North Dakota]] and the [[University of North Dakota School of Law|UND School of Law]], graduating in 1977. Stenehjem was elected to the [[North Dakota House of Representatives]] in 1976, and served two terms there until 1980, when he was elected to the [[North Dakota Senate]]. He served in that capacity until 2000, when he became [[Attorney General of North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ag.state.nd.us/About/FormerAttorneysGeneral.htm|title=Former Attorneys General|publisher=North Dakota Attorney General|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518075046/http://www.ag.state.nd.us/About/FormerAttorneysGeneral.htm|url-status=dead|archivedate=May 18, 2011}}</ref> As Attorney General, Stenehjem proposed legislation to curb [[methamphetamine]] use and addiction in the state, by restricting retail sales of certain products used in its manufacture, providing mandatory treatment for first-time drug offenders, and increasing criminal penalties for drug offenders. Stenehjem was reelected in 2004, 2006, 2010, [[North Dakota elections, 2014#Attorney General|2014]] and 2018 by wide margins. Before his death, he had announced he would not run for reelection in 2022. Stenehjem was hospitalized in [[Bismarck, North Dakota|Bismarck]] for an inflamed ulcer on January 28, 2022. He died later that day, at the age of 68.<ref name="death" /> |
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He was married to Beth Bakke Stenehjem, and had one son, Andrew. He was the brother of [[North Dakota Senate]] Majority Leader [[Bob Stenehjem]] (1952–2011) and former [[North Dakota House of Representatives]] member [[Allan Stenehjem]] (who is now a lobbyist). |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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*[[North Dakota House of Representatives]] ( |
*[[North Dakota House of Representatives]] (1976–1980) |
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*[[North Dakota Senate]] (1980–2000) |
*[[North Dakota Senate]] (1980–2000) |
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**Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee (1995–2000) |
**Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee (1995–2000) |
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*[[North Dakota Attorney General]] (2000–2022 |
*[[North Dakota Attorney General]] (2000–2022) |
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== Controversies == |
== Controversies == |
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In 2014, Agent Arnie Rummel, who worked under the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, under the supervision of the Attorney General's office, was charged in [[Dickey County]] District Court with two misdemeanors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/crime-and-courts/3850864-north-dakota-bci-agent-faces-criminal-charges-payloader-dispute|title=North Dakota BCI agent faces criminal charges in payloader dispute|website=Grand Forks Herald|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> Business owner Darrell Schrum accused Rummel of violating his constitutional rights when the BCI damaged personal property and seized Schrum's payloader and transported it out of state.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inforum.com/news/4104170-owner-seized-payloader-files-suit-against-north-dakota-crime-bureau-agent|title=Owner of seized payloader files suit against North Dakota crime bureau agent|website=INFORUM|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> Rummel had secured a warrant to seize the equipment, suspected as stolen, and Stenehjem's office defended Rummel in the long-running dispute that ensued.{{ |
In 2014, Agent Arnie Rummel, who worked under the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, under the supervision of the Attorney General's office, was charged in [[Dickey County]] District Court with two misdemeanors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/crime-and-courts/3850864-north-dakota-bci-agent-faces-criminal-charges-payloader-dispute|title=North Dakota BCI agent faces criminal charges in payloader dispute|website=Grand Forks Herald|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> Business owner Darrell Schrum accused Rummel of violating his constitutional rights when the BCI damaged personal property and seized Schrum's payloader and transported it out of state.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inforum.com/news/4104170-owner-seized-payloader-files-suit-against-north-dakota-crime-bureau-agent|title=Owner of seized payloader files suit against North Dakota crime bureau agent|website=INFORUM|date=August 29, 2016|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> Rummel had secured a warrant to seize the equipment, suspected as stolen, and Stenehjem's office defended Rummel in the long-running dispute that ensued.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} |
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Stenehjem said, "All he did was return a payloader that was stolen to the rightful owner." But Schrum's attorney argued that the trucking company Rummel gave the loader to had no legal ownership and that the search warrant required Rummel only to deliver the loader to the court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20141118/News/141119648|title=State appeals order to pay ND man for pay loader|first=Dave|last=Kolpack|website=Crookston Times - Crookston, MN|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> Rummel was found in contempt of court and the case resulted in a cash settlement for Schrum, as the payloader was found to have been unlawfully seized.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inforum.com/west-fargo/|title=West Fargo news (West Fargo Pioneer)|website=INFORUM|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> |
Stenehjem said, "All he did was return a payloader that was stolen to the rightful owner." But Schrum's attorney argued that the trucking company Rummel gave the loader to had no legal ownership and that the search warrant required Rummel only to deliver the loader to the court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20141118/News/141119648|title=State appeals order to pay ND man for pay loader|first=Dave|last=Kolpack|website=Crookston Times - Crookston, MN|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> Rummel was found in contempt of court and the case resulted in a cash settlement for Schrum, as the payloader was found to have been unlawfully seized.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inforum.com/west-fargo/|title=West Fargo news (West Fargo Pioneer)|website=INFORUM|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 24 March 2024
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Wayne Stenehjem | |
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29th Attorney General of North Dakota | |
In office December 15, 2000 – January 28, 2022 | |
Governor | John Hoeven Jack Dalrymple Doug Burgum |
Preceded by | Heidi Heitkamp |
Succeeded by | Drew Wrigley |
Member of the North Dakota Senate | |
In office 1980–2000 | |
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives | |
In office 1976–1980 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mohall, North Dakota, U.S. | February 5, 1953
Died | January 28, 2022 Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. | (aged 68)
Political party | Republican |
Relatives | Bob Stenehjem (brother) |
Education | Bismarck State College University of North Dakota (BA, JD) |
Wayne Stenehjem (/ˈstɛndʒəm/ STEN-jəm; February 5, 1953 – January 28, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 29th Attorney General of North Dakota from 2000 until his death in 2022.[1] He sought the Republican nomination for governor of North Dakota in 2016 but lost the primary to Doug Burgum on June 14 by 20%.
Biography[edit]
Stenehjem was born in Mohall, North Dakota. He graduated from Bismarck High School in 1971 and Bismarck State College in 1972. He attended the University of North Dakota and the UND School of Law, graduating in 1977. Stenehjem was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 1976, and served two terms there until 1980, when he was elected to the North Dakota Senate. He served in that capacity until 2000, when he became Attorney General of North Dakota.[2] As Attorney General, Stenehjem proposed legislation to curb methamphetamine use and addiction in the state, by restricting retail sales of certain products used in its manufacture, providing mandatory treatment for first-time drug offenders, and increasing criminal penalties for drug offenders. Stenehjem was reelected in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018 by wide margins. Before his death, he had announced he would not run for reelection in 2022. Stenehjem was hospitalized in Bismarck for an inflamed ulcer on January 28, 2022. He died later that day, at the age of 68.[1]
He was married to Beth Bakke Stenehjem, and had one son, Andrew. He was the brother of North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem (1952–2011) and former North Dakota House of Representatives member Allan Stenehjem (who is now a lobbyist).
Career[edit]
- North Dakota House of Representatives (1976–1980)
- North Dakota Senate (1980–2000)
- Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee (1995–2000)
- North Dakota Attorney General (2000–2022)
Controversies[edit]
In 2014, Agent Arnie Rummel, who worked under the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, under the supervision of the Attorney General's office, was charged in Dickey County District Court with two misdemeanors.[3] Business owner Darrell Schrum accused Rummel of violating his constitutional rights when the BCI damaged personal property and seized Schrum's payloader and transported it out of state.[4] Rummel had secured a warrant to seize the equipment, suspected as stolen, and Stenehjem's office defended Rummel in the long-running dispute that ensued.[citation needed]
Stenehjem said, "All he did was return a payloader that was stolen to the rightful owner." But Schrum's attorney argued that the trucking company Rummel gave the loader to had no legal ownership and that the search warrant required Rummel only to deliver the loader to the court.[5] Rummel was found in contempt of court and the case resulted in a cash settlement for Schrum, as the payloader was found to have been unlawfully seized.[6]
Electoral history[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Wayne Stenehjem | 157,986 | 55.74 | |
Democratic–NPL | Glenn Pomeroy | 125,466 | 44.26 | |
Total votes | 283,452 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Wayne Stenehjem (inc.) | 218,599 | 72.54 | |
Democratic–NPL | Bruce Schoenwald | 82,754 | 27.46 | |
Total votes | 301,353 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Wayne Stenehjem (inc.) | 148,194 | 68.86 | |
Democratic–NPL | Bill Brudvik | 67,032 | 31.14 | |
Total votes | 215,226 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Wayne Stenehjem (inc.) | 175,627 | 74.55 | |
Democratic–NPL | Jeanette Boechler | 59,781 | 25.38 | |
Write-in | 174 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 235,582 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Wayne Stenehjem (inc.) | 181,678 | 74.06 | |
Democratic–NPL | Kiara Kraus-Parr | 63,255 | 25.78 | |
Write-in | 395 | 0.16 | ||
Total votes | 245,328 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Burgum | 68,042 | 59.47 | |
Republican | Wayne Stenehjem | 44,158 | 38.59 | |
Republican | Paul Sorum | 2,164 | 1.89 | |
Republican | Write-in | 51 | 0.04 | |
Total votes | 114,415 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Wayne Stenehjem (inc.) | 215,633 | 67.55 | |
Democratic–NPL | David Thompson | 102,869 | 32.23 | |
Write-in | 715 | 0.22 | ||
Total votes | 319,217 | 100.00 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Crane, Joel (January 28, 2022). "ND Attorney General Stenehjem passes away". KFYR-TV. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "Former Attorneys General". North Dakota Attorney General. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011.
- ^ "North Dakota BCI agent faces criminal charges in payloader dispute". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "Owner of seized payloader files suit against North Dakota crime bureau agent". INFORUM. August 29, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ Kolpack, Dave. "State appeals order to pay ND man for pay loader". Crookston Times - Crookston, MN. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "West Fargo news (West Fargo Pioneer)". INFORUM. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "North Dakota Secretary of State". results.sos.nd.gov. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
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