Curtis L. "Curt" Hofstad (February 1, 1946 – June 18, 2016) was an American politician and farmer who served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2006 to 2016, representing the 15th legislative district of North Dakota as a Republican.[1]
Curt Hofstad | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – June 18, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Curtis L. Hofstad February 1, 1946 Devils Lake, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 2016 (aged 70) Devils Lake, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Devils Lake Cemetery, Devils Lake, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Annette Gette (m. 1968) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Clarence Hofstad Helen Lee |
| Education | North Dakota State University (BS) |
| Profession | Politician, farmer |
Early life and education edit
Hofstad was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota on February 1, 1946 to Clarence Hofstad and Helen Lee.[2] He graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree.[3]
Career edit
Hofstad served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2006 to 2016, representing the 15th legislative district of North Dakota as a Republican.
During his time in office, Hofstad served as vice chairman of the House Human Services Committee and as a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.[4]
Outside of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, Hofstad was a farmer. He also served on the Devils Lake Airport Authority and the Starkweather School Board.[3]
Political positions edit
Hofstad received a 100% rating from North Dakota Right to Life in 2009. He received an A− rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund in 2010.[5]
Personal life and death edit
Hofstad married Annette Gette on August 3, 1968. They had three children together.
Hofstad died in office of an apparent heart attack on June 18, 2016, aged 70.[4] He was interred in Devils Lake Cemetery.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Curt Hofstad". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Curtis L Hofstad". Gilbertson Funeral Home. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Curt Hofstad's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ a b Bjorke, Christopher (June 18, 2016). "Devils Lake legislator Curt Hofstad dies at 70". Grand Forks Herald. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Curt Hofstad's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
External links edit
- Profile from Ballotpedia
- Profile from Vote Smart
