Erin Oban
Erin Oban is an American politician from the state of North Dakota. She is a member of the North Dakota Senate for the 35th district and the North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party.
Erin Oban | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Sitte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1982 Ray, North Dakota |
| Political party | Democratic-NPL |
| Spouse(s) | Chad Oban |
| Residence | Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Alma mater | University of Mary (B.S.) |
| Profession | Middle School Teacher |
Early life
Oban earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics education from the University of Mary.[1] She previously taught math at a junior high school.[2]
Political career
Earlier in her career, Oban worked for U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy, 2012 gubernatorial candidate Ryan Taylor, and Tobacco Free North Dakota.
Oban defeated incumbent Republican State Senator Margaret Sitte in the 2014 elections by 58% to 41%, becoming the first Democrat to represent Bismarck since 2010. She was inspired to run by Sitte's support of a Human Life Amendment to the North Dakota Constitution.[3] Oban was re-elected in 2018.[4]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Erin Oban | 3,658 | 56.8% | |
| Republican | Margaret Sitte | 2,781 | 43.2% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Erin Oban | 3,992 | 54.3% | |
| Republican | Gary Emineth | 3,343 | 45.5% | |
| Other/Write-in | 16 | 0.2% | ||
References
- "Erin Oban's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- Finn, Danielle (October 16, 2014). "Former teacher good for Senate". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- Nick Smith. "Oban unseats Sitte in District 35". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- "Erin Oban". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 21 June 2020.