| Dale Patten | |
| Spouse: | Joy |
| Children: | 2 |
| Education: | North Dakota State University (BS) |
| Party: | Republican |
| Office: | Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district |
| Termstart: | December 1, 2022 |
| Predecessor: | Jason Heitkamp |
| Office1: | Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 39th district |
| Termstart1: | December 1, 2018 |
| Termend1: | December 1, 2022 |
| Predecessor1: | Bill Bowman |
| Successor1: | Greg Kessel |
Dale Patten is an American politician and former businessman serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district. He previously represented the 39th district.
Patten earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from North Dakota State University. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a banker and served as a member of the McKenzie County Commission from 2000 to 2012.[1] Patten has served on Natural Resources, Taxation, and Transportation committees. He was also selected to serve on the High-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Council, a joint committee formed by legislators in North Dakota and Montana to discuss the disposal of waste material in the Bakken Formation.[2] [3] [4]
Patten and his wife, Joy, have two children.[5]