Bill Bowman (American politician) explained
Bill Bowman (May 26, 1946 – August 15, 2020) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the North Dakota State Senate from 1990 until 2018.
Early life and education
Bowman was born in Baker, Montana[1] and raised on his parents' ranch in Slope County, North Dakota.
Bowman briefly attended Dickinson State University, but left to serve in the United States Army. While Bowman was awaiting deployment to Vietnam in Hawaii, his father died in a farming accident. Bowman received a hardship discharged and returned to North Dakota, where he helped his mother operate the family's ranch. His mother encouraged him to return to Dickinson State University, where Bowman played on the football team and earned a bachelor's degree in business.[2] During his time at Dickinson State, Bowman also became friends with Rich Wardner, with whom he later served in the North Dakota Senate.[3]
Career
During his career, Bowman worked as an auctioneer, rancher, farmer, and served on the Bowman County Commission.[4] [5] In 1989, Bowman was selected to serve as vice chairman of the Republican Party in the 39th district.[6]
North Dakota Senate
In 1990, Bowman received the Republican nomination to run for a seat in the North Dakota Senate from the 39th district.[7] He defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Rich Maixner.[8] [9]
On January 8, 1991, Bowman was appointed to the Human services, and Agriculture Senate committees.[10]
Personal life
Bowman was a resident of Bowman, North Dakota. He died on August 15, 2020. He was 74 years old.
Notes and References
- Web site: Former state senator remembered for his tenacity . Bowman County Pioneer . 3 September 2023 . 21 August 2020.
- Web site: 2019 Agribusiness Award - Bill Bowman - NDSU Foundation. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810074802/https://www.ndsufoundation.com/bill-bowman . August 10, 2020 . 2020-08-16. North Dakota State University.
- Web site: SVIHOVEC. TRAVIS. Longtime legislator Bill Bowman dies. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915123504/https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/longtime-legislator-bill-bowman-dies/article_a813a382-3d6e-51d8-8832-ec29e8b45a35.html . September 15, 2020 . 2020-08-16. Bismarck Tribune. en.
- News: Bill Bowman biography . . live . https://archive.today/20200818233644/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/7644/bill-bowman . August 18, 2020.
- News: Senator Bill L. Bowman . . live . https://archive.today/20200818233822/https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/63-2013/members/senate/senator-bill-l-bowman . August 18, 2020.
- News: May 21, 1989 . GOP in western district elects officers . 18 . The Bismarck Tribune . live . https://archive.today/20200818230336/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57602164/the-bismarck-tribune/ . August 18, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
- News: September 3, 1990 . 1990 primary results . 19 . The Bismarck Tribune . live . https://archive.today/20200818231227/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57614282/the-bismarck-tribune/ . August 18, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
- News: November 8, 1990 . Anti-tax mood drives out 'big wheels' . 1 . The Bismarck Tribune . live . https://archive.today/20200818230938/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57614386/the-bismarck-tribune/ . August 18, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
- News: November 8, 1990 . 1990 election results . 13 . The Bismarck Tribune . live . https://archive.today/20200818231516/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57614349/the-bismarck-tribune/ . August 18, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
- News: January 9, 1991 . 1991 committee assignments . 10 . The Bismarck Tribune . live . https://archive.today/20200818231748/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57614866/the-bismarck-tribune/ . August 18, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
