Ballotpedia: Diane Larson

Diane earned her associates degree from Bismarck State College and her bachelor's degree in education from the University of North Dakota. She and her husband Greg have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Diane is actively involved in various boards and commissions including Interstate Compact for Juveniles, the State Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice, and the North Dakota Commission on Juvenile Justice. She is also involved with the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and the Children's Advocacy Center.

Diane worked as a youth worker for the Bismarck Police Department. She is also an author, having written a Christian children's book titled "The Reward."

Diane Larson currently serves as a State Senator in North Dakota. She was first elected n 2016 and is serving her 2nd term. Diane previously served in the North Dakota House of Representatives. She has served as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and currently serves as the vice chair of the Juvenile Justice Committee.

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As a state representative, co-sponsored a bill eliminating the North Dakota state tax on Social Security benefits.

Supports income tax reduction for law enforcement retirement benefits to aid recruitment and retention.

- As a state representative, co-sponsored a bill eliminating the North Dakota state tax on Social Security benefits.
- Supports income tax reduction for law enforcement retirement benefits to aid recruitment and retention.

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As of June 1, 2025, Diane Larson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a state senator, sponsored the “Civics bill” requiring all North Dakota students to pass the new citizens test before graduating.

Sponsored legislation requiring all North Dakota students to pass the new citizens test before graduating.

- Sponsored legislation requiring all North Dakota students to pass the new citizens test before graduating.

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Matthew is from North Dakota. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota Medical School. He and his wife, Amber, have 5 children. 

Matthew is a physician. He served in the North Dakota National Guard for 23 years as a lieutenant colonel. 

As of October 11, 2024, Matthew Zimny’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports property tax relief that does not negatively impact local public services.

Supports strengthening wages, benefits, and safety for public employees.

Wants to strengthen wages, benefits, and safety for public employees.

- Supports property tax relief that does not negatively impact local public services.
- Wants to strengthen wages, benefits, and safety for public employees.

As of June 1, 2025, Matthew Zimny’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports repealing "extremist book bans."

Supports universal school lunch programs.

- Supports universal school lunch programs.

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- Your state senator creates laws, approves budgets, oversees the executive branch, and participates in debates and votes on legislation.
- Your state senator also serves on committees, which are crucial because they decide whether bills advance to a vote or get stalled.
- North Dakota has 47 districts, each represented by one elected senator, making a total of 47 senators in the state's Legislative Assembly upper chamber, the North Dakota Senate.
- Senators can serve a maximum of two four-year terms.
- They are paid an annual salary of approximately $70,000.

North Dakota State Senator, District 30

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