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John Hoeven
NameJohn Hoeven
StateNorth Dakota
Jr/srUnited States Senator
AlongsideKevin Cramer
Term startJanuary 3, 2011
PredecessorByron Dorgan
Order131st
Office1Governor of North Dakota
Lieutenant1Jack Dalrymple
Term start1December 15, 2000
Term end1December 7, 2010
Predecessor1Ed Schafer
Successor1Jack Dalrymple
Birth date13 March 1957
Birth placeBismarck, North Dakota
PartyRepublican
SpouseMikey (Liffrig) Hoeven
Alma materDartmouth College (BA), Northwestern University (MBA)

John Hoeven is an American politician and banker serving as the senior United States Senator from North Dakota since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 31st Governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010. Throughout his career, Hoeven has focused on energy development, agriculture, and fiscal conservatism.

Early life and education

John Hoeven was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, and grew up in the nearby city of Minot. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College in 1979, where he graduated magna cum laude. Hoeven then attended the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, receiving a Master of Business Administration in 1981.

Business career

Before entering politics, Hoeven had a prominent career in banking. He served as the president and CEO of the Bank of North Dakota, the only state-owned bank in the United States. During his tenure, he oversaw significant growth in the bank's agricultural and business loan portfolios. His leadership at the Bank of North Dakota provided a foundation in state finance and economic development.

Political career

Hoeven entered the political arena in 2000, successfully running for Governor of North Dakota. He succeeded fellow Republican Ed Schafer and was sworn into office on December 15, 2000. Hoeven was re-elected in 2004 and again in 2008, becoming the first Governor of North Dakota to be elected to three consecutive four-year terms. His administration emphasized economic growth, energy development in the Williston Basin, and state budget surpluses.

U.S. Senate

In 2010, Hoeven was elected to the United States Senate, defeating Democratic candidate Tracy Potter to succeed retiring Senator Byron Dorgan. He was re-elected in 2016 and 2022. In the Senate, he serves on several influential committees including the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. He is a member of the Senate Republican Conference.

Political positions

Hoeven is generally considered a conservative Republican. He is a strong advocate for the energy industry, supporting policies for oil drilling, coal mining, and renewable energy development. He has consistently supported agricultural subsidies and the Farm Bill. Hoeven voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and has a strong anti-abortion voting record. He opposed the Affordable Care Act and voted to acquit Donald Trump in both his first and second impeachment trials.

Personal life

Hoeven is married to Mikey (Liffrig) Hoeven, and they have two adult children. He is a Roman Catholic and maintains a residence in McLean County. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting and fishing.