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John Hoeven
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Official portrait, 2014
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| United States Senator from North Dakota |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2011 Serving with Kevin Cramer
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| Preceded by | Byron Dorgan |
| Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – February 3, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | John Barrasso |
| Succeeded by | Brian Schatz |
| 31st Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office December 15, 2000 – December 7, 2010 |
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| Lieutenant | Jack Dalrymple |
| Preceded by | Ed Schafer |
| Succeeded by | Jack Dalrymple |
| 12th President of the Bank of North Dakota | |
| In office 1993–2000 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Lamb |
| Succeeded by | Eric Hardmeyer |
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John Henry Hoeven III
March 13, 1957 Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (1998–present) |
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Independent (before 1996) Democratic (1996–1998) |
| Spouse | Mikey Laird |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) Northwestern University (MBA) |
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John Henry Hoeven III (born March 13, 1957) is an American politician and banker. He is the senior U.S. senator from North Dakota. He has held this job since 2011. Hoeven is a member of the Republican Party.
Before becoming a senator, Hoeven was the 31st governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010. He was also a banker and was president of the Bank of North Dakota from 1993 to 2000. This is the only state-owned bank in the United States.
Hoeven is one of the wealthiest U.S. senators. His net worth, which is the value of everything he owns, is estimated to be around $45 million.
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Early Life and School
John Hoeven was born in Bismarck, North Dakota. His father, Jack Hoeven, owned and ran a bank in Minot, North Dakota. His family background includes Dutch, Swedish, and English ancestors.
Hoeven went to Dartmouth College, the same college his father attended. He graduated with honors in 1979. After college, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Northwestern University in 1981.
Career in Banking
From 1986 to 1993, Hoeven worked as an executive vice president at First Western Bank & Trust. This was a bank his father had bought in 1970.
Later, from 1993 to 2000, he served as the president and CEO of the Bank of North Dakota. He worked under Governor Ed Schafer during this time.
Governor of North Dakota
In 2000, Hoeven ran for governor of North Dakota as a Republican and won. He defeated the Democratic nominee, Heidi Heitkamp.
He was reelected as governor two more times, in 2004 and 2008. He was the first governor in North Dakota's history to win three four-year terms. During his time as governor, North Dakota's economy grew a lot. The state's total value of goods and services increased by nearly 50%.
Hoeven focused on developing the state's energy resources. This helped North Dakota become a major energy producer. The state also added almost 40,000 new jobs while he was governor. By 2009, he was considered the most popular governor in the country, with an 87% approval rating.
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Elections
In 2010, Hoeven decided to run for the U.S. Senate. He won the election with 76% of the vote. This made him the first Republican to represent North Dakota in the Senate since 1987. He was reelected to the Senate in 2016 and again in 2022.
Work in the Senate
As a senator, Hoeven works on several important committees. These groups are responsible for creating and reviewing laws on different topics. Some of the committees he serves on are:
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Committee on Appropriations (which decides how the government spends money)
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Committee on Indian Affairs
From 2017 to 2021, he was the chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Political Views
Hoeven is a member of the Republican Party. He is generally considered a conservative, but he has supported some moderate ideas. For example, he has supported more funding for education and for improving roads and bridges.
Energy and Environment
Hoeven supports using alternative fuels like wind and solar power for the future. However, he believes that drilling for more oil is necessary for now. He has been a strong supporter of the Keystone Pipeline, a project to transport oil.
Gun Policy
Hoeven supports the right to own guns and has an A+ rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund. He has voted for laws that protect gun ownership.
Other Issues
- Immigration: In 2013, Hoeven voted for a bill that aimed to improve border security and reform immigration laws.
- Israel: In 2017, he co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act. This law would prevent government contractors from joining boycotts against Israel.
- LGBT Rights: Hoeven opposes same-sex marriage. In 2022, he voted against a law that would protect same-sex marriages at the federal level.
- January 6th Commission: In 2021, Hoeven voted against creating a special commission to investigate the 2021 United States Capitol attack.
Images for kids
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Hoeven with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, November 12, 2023
