Bette Grande
American politician (born 1961)
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Bette B. Grande (born January 25, 1961) is a North Dakota Republican Party politician who represented the 41st district alongside Al Carlson in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1997 to 2014.[1]
Bette Grande | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office 1996–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Austin |
| Succeeded by | Pamela Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1961 Williston, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Party | North Dakota Republican Party |
| Spouse | Don Grande |
| Education | University of North Dakota (BS) |
| Profession | Office manager, Substitute teacher, Politician |
Grande is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as North Dakota state leader, also with Carlson.[2]
Early life, education, and early career
Grande has a B.S. in education and a minor in sports medicine from the University of North Dakota. She has been the Director of Christian Education, a substitute teacher, and an office manager.[3]
North Dakota House of Representatives
2012 legislative election
2014 legislative election
Grande ran for reelection in 2014, but lost her bid to retired banker Pamela Anderson.[9][10]
Personal life
Grande lives in Fargo, North Dakota with her husband Don and her three children. She is a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church.[11]
