Joel Heitkamp
Joel C. Heitkamp (born November 2, 1961) is a former North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party member of the North Dakota Senate, representing the 26th district from 1994 to 2008.
Joel Heitkamp | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office 1994 - 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Dotzenrod |
| Succeeded by | Jim Dotzenrod |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1961 Breckenridge, Minnesota |
| Political party | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Relatives | Heidi Heitkamp (sister) |
| Residence | Hankinson, North Dakota |
| Profession | Talk show host |
Heitkamp is also a talk show host. He was host of KFGO's News and Views program (replacing, and later being replaced by, Ed Schultz), and now hosts the "Joel Heitkamp Show" on KFGO, KLXX "SuperTalk 1270" Bismarck, ND (effective July 1, 2013), and KCJB in Minot, ND.
On February 18, 2008, Heitkamp announced on his radio program that he would not be a candidate for re-election in 2008 due to Federal Communications Commission rules regarding equal-time for candidates of the opposite party.
On October 15, 2020, Heitkamp announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 following the onset of the disease's typical symptoms.[1]
His sister, Heidi Heitkamp, is the former junior U.S. Senator from North Dakota, serving from 2013 to 2019, and former Attorney General of North Dakota.
References
- "Fargo talk show host, radio personality says he has COVID-19". The Bismarck Tribune. Associated Press. October 15, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
External links
- North Dakota State Legislature - Senator Joel Heitkamp official ND Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Joel Heitkamp (ND) profile
- Follow the Money - Joel Heitkamp
- North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party - Senator Joel C. Heitkamp profile
- The Joel Heitkamp Show