George Keiser Explained

George Keiser
State:North Dakota
State House:North Dakota
District:47th
Term Start:1992
Term End:December 22, 2021
Successor:Robb Eckert
Party:Republican
Birth Date:22 February 1946
Profession:Farmer
Spouse:Kathy

George J. Keiser (February 22, 1946 – December 22, 2021) was an American politician in the state of North Dakota.[1] He was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 47th district. A Republican, he was first elected in 1992.[2] Keiser attended the University of Utah and earned a Ph.D., later becoming a businessman. He also served in the United States Army. From 1988 to 1992 he was Commissioner of the City of Bismarck.

In August 2019, Keiser was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[3] He died from the disease on December 22, 2021, at the age of 75.[4] Robb Eckert was appointed to finish his term of his 47th district office of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative George Keiser. 2021-12-27. North Dakota Legislative Branch.
  2. Web site: George Keiser. Project Vote Smart. October 1, 2014.
  3. Web site: Bismarck lawmaker diagnosed with ALS, will consider re-election. Grand Forks Herald. August 14, 2019.
  4. News: Dura. Jack. Longtime Bismarck Rep. George Keiser dies. 2021-12-27. Bismarck Tribune. en.
  5. Web site: Bismarck-area Republicans name appointee to the late George Keiser's House seat. Jack. Dura. The Bismarck Tribune. January 21, 2022. August 27, 2022.