Tammy Miller (politician)
Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota since 2023
Tammy Miller (born February 8, 1960) is an American accountant and politician. She is the 39th and current lieutenant governor of North Dakota since 2023. She was picked by Governor Doug Burgum to replace Brent Sanford after his resignation.[1]
Tammy Miller | |
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39th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Governor | Doug Burgum |
Preceded by | Brent Sanford |
Succeeded by | Michelle Strinden (elect) |
Personal details | |
Born | Brocket, North Dakota, U.S. | February 8, 1960
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Craig Palmer |
Education | Minnesota State University, Moorhead (BS, MBA) |
Website | Campaign website |
She is a certified public accountant.[2] After thinking about it, she decided not to run for the United States Senate against Heidi Heitkamp in 2018.[3]
On January 22, 2024, Governor Doug Burgum announced he would not run for a third term.[4] On February 15, 2024, Miller announced she would run for governor.[5][6] She lost the nomination to U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong.
References
change- ↑ "Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford resigning, effective Jan. 2". Kxnet.com. December 15, 2016. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ↑ "From CEO to state employee, 'next chapter' for Tammy Miller includes learning and laser focus". InForum. August 4, 2019.
- ↑ "List of potential ND GOP Senate candidates narrows as CEO declines to run". InForum. December 1, 2017.
- ↑ Frazier, Kierra (January 22, 2024). "After dropping presidential bid, Burgum says he won't seek third term as governor". POLITICO.
- ↑ "Port: Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller announces campaign for governor". InForum. February 15, 2024.
- ↑ FULTON, JACOB (February 15, 2024). "North Dakota Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller announces gubernatorial bid; touts business acumen, praises Trump". The Bismarck Tribune.