Duane Sand | |
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 Duane Sand at his 2008 Congressional campaign announcement | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1965 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Holly Sand |
| Children | Allen and Hannah |
| Occupation | Nuclear Engineer |
| Website | Website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
Duane Sand (born May 8, 1965) is an American businessman and politician. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and was a U.S. Navy officer during the Iraq War. Sand ran for the United States Senate in North Dakota on the Republican ticket in 2000 against incumbent Kent Conrad of the Democratic-Nonpartisan League, and was called for duty after the election in 2001. Upon returning, he ran for North Dakota's lone House seat in 2004 and 2008, but failed both times to defeat incumbent Earl Pomeroy.[1][2] In August 2011, Sand announced his bid to become the 2012 Republican nominee for the same Senate seat he ran for 11 years prior.[3] He lost the Republican nomination to Representative Rick Berg.[4] Sand previously served as the North and South Dakota Director for Americans for Prosperity, a conservative political advocacy group.
- ^ "Duane Sand to run again for U.S. House". KXNet. Bismarck, North Dakota. Associated Press. March 20, 2008. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ^ "The Plains". The Washington Post. November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ^ Daum, Kristen M (August 8, 2011). "Sand announces 2012 bid for U.S. Senate, will challenge Berg". Flickertales from The Hill. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ^ Sobel, Julie (May 16, 2011). "Berg Enters N.D. Senate Race". National Journal: Hotline On Call. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2011.