Wayne Stenehjem
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Wayne Stenehjem (b. February 5, 1953, Mohall, North Dakota) is a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of North Dakota. He is the current attorney general of the state, serving since 2000.
He was graduated from Bismarck High School in 1971 and Bismarck State College in 1972. He attended the University of North Dakota and the UND School of Law, graduating in 1977.
While serving as the Attorney General of North Dakota, Stenehjem proposed legislation to curb methamphetamine use and addiction in the state, by restricting retail sales of certain products used in its manufacture, to provide mandatory treatment for first time drug offenders, and increase criminal penalties for drug offenders.
Stenehjem was re-elected in 2004 and 2006, with wide margins - averaging 70% of the vote. He faced Bruce Schoenwald and Bill Brudvik in those elections respectively.
[edit] Career
- North Dakota House of Representatives (1976—1979)
- North Dakota Senate (1980—2000)
- North Dakota Attorney General (2001—present)
| Preceded by Heidi Heitkamp |
Attorneys General of North Dakota 2001 – present |
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