Joshua is from North Dakota. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Mary. Joshua lives in Mandan, North Dakota, with his wife and their 3 children.

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Josh spent 5 years in the U.S. Air Force. He previously worked as an adjunct professor at Bismarck State College and an accounting manager for North Dakota Public Service Commission.

Joshua C. Gallion is the state auditor of North Dakota. He was elected in 2016 and is serving 2nd term.

Transparency key issue in North Dakota auditor’s race

Supports relaxing audit requirements for small local governments.

- Supports relaxing audit requirements for small local governments.

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As of June 4, 2025, Joshua C Gallion’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Democratic-NPL endorses Tim Lamb for State Auditor

Timothy earned his law degree from the University of North Dakota. 

Timothy works as an attorney. He previously served in the Army for 20 years, attaining the rank of Major. 

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Timothy Lamb previously ran for state auditor in 2022, but he did not win.

Candidates for ND auditor, treasurer outline issues ahead of primary election

Supports reviewing property taxes and replacing them with sales or hotel taxes.

- Supports reviewing property taxes and replacing them with sales or hotel taxes.

Supports transparency and accountability in financial statements for state agencies.

Supports transparency and accountability in financial statements for state agencies and plans to have a press conference when annual reports are released. 

- Supports transparency and accountability in financial statements for state agencies and plans to have a press conference when annual reports are released. 

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- The auditor conducts independent audits of financial records and performance reports for state and local entities such as counties, cities, water resource districts, and state agencies.
- The auditor also performs special investigations to detect and address potential fraud within state government operations.
- The auditor serves a four-year term and is popularly elected during presidential election years.
- They are paid an annual salary of $112,238.