Brent Sanford
Brent Sanford | |
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38th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota | |
In office December 15, 2016 – January 2, 2023 | |
Governor | Doug Burgum |
Preceded by | Drew Wrigley |
Succeeded by | Tammy Miller |
Mayor of Watford City | |
In office January 1, 2010 – December 15, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Kent Pelton |
Succeeded by | Phil Riley |
Personal details | |
Born | Watford City, North Dakota, U.S. | December 23, 1971
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sandra Sanford |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of North Dakota (BA) |
Brent Sanford (born December 23, 1971) is an American politician who was the 38th lieutenant governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously was Mayor of Watford City from 2010 to 2016.[1]
Career
Sanford graduated from the
Doug Burgum chose Sanford as his running mate in the 2016 gubernatorial election.[2] The ticket won the general election.[4] They won a second term in the 2020 election.[5] On December 20, 2022, Sanford announced his resignation as lieutenant governor, effective January 2, 2023, in order to return to the private sector and spend more time with his family.[6]
In April 2023, the North Dakota Petroleum Council hired Sanford to recruit immigrants to work on oil fields in the Bakken formation.[7]
Personal life
Sanford and his wife, Sandra, have three children.[8]
Sanford's father served on the Watford City Council and his grandfather was mayor.[9]
References
- ^ Hageman, John (July 27, 2015). "Watford City mayor: Falling oil prices are 'a blip in the road'". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ^ Forum Communications. Forum News Service. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Mayhugh, Kyle (June 8, 2010). "Sanford new mayor in Watford City". Williston Herald. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ^ "Doug Burgum elected Governor; speech upcoming on WDAY". WDAY / WDAZ. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ^ "Doug Burgum wins another four years as North Dakota governor".
- ^ Darnay, Keith (December 20, 2022). "Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford resigning, effective Jan. 2". KXMB-TV. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ Dura, Jack (April 11, 2023). "Former North Dakota Lt. Gov. Sanford to lead recruitment of immigrants for oil field jobs". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Donovan, Lauren (July 9, 2016). "Sanford adjusting to new reality as lieutenant governor candidate". The Dickinson Press. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Wenzel, Korrie (July 5, 2023). "Former Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford busy with consulting work, but away from hustle of North Dakota Capitol". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved December 24, 2023.