Thomas Beadle
American politician (born 1987)
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Thomas Beadle (born March 22, 1987) is an American politician from the state of North Dakota. A Republican, he is the North Dakota State Treasurer. Beadle was previously a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives.
Kelly Armstrong
Thomas Beadle | |
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Beadle in 2023 | |
| 34th Treasurer of North Dakota | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Governor | Doug Burgum Kelly Armstrong |
| Preceded by | Kelly Schmidt |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office December 2010 – December 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Myxter |
| Succeeded by | Greg Stemen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1987 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | Earl Strinden (grandfather) Tony Grindberg (stepfather) |
| Education | Concordia College, Minnesota (BA) |
Career
Beadle graduated from Concordia College. He has worked as a realtor[1] and business manager of a graphic design firm.[2]
Beadle was first elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 2010, succeeding Lee Myxter, who did not run for reelection to run for a seat in the North Dakota Senate.[3]
Beadle ran for North Dakota State Treasurer in the 2020 elections.[4] He faced Daniel Johnston for the Republican Party nomination for state treasurer in the primary election.[5] Beadle defeated Johnston,[6] and won the general election in November,[7] defeating Democrat Mark Haugen with 66% of the vote. He was sworn in as state treasurer on January 1.[8]
Personal life
His grandfather was Earl Strinden, a former majority leader of the North Dakota House.[9] His aunt, Michelle Strinden, also serves in the North Dakota House, and his stepfather, Tony Grindberg, is a former member of the North Dakota Senate.[10]