Douglas James Burgum (born August 1, 1956) is an American businessman and politician who served as the 33rd governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party. Burgum was born and raised in Arthur, North Dakota.

Nov 15, 2024 · BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department. Some things to know about the two-term Republican governor of a sparsely populated state: Burgum, 68, grew up in tiny Arthur, North Dakota, population 328.

Jan 16, 2025 · Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.

Jan 23, 2025 · Doug Burgum (born August 1, 1956, Arthur, North Dakota, U.S.) is an American politician and businessman who served as the Republican governor of North Dakota (2016–24). Burgum previously was CEO (1983–91) of Great Plains Software, and he later became a venture capitalist and real estate investor.

19 hours ago · When Burgum was a leading contender last year to be Trump’s vice presidential pick, he co-hosted a banquet at the governor’s mansion with the North Dakota Petroleum Council that drew fracking industry heavy hitters, lobbyists and executives. Burgum, Hamm and Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy who is now Trump’s pick for energy ...

Douglas James Burgum (born August 1, 1956) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician. He was the 33rd Governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party. [1]

Jun 7, 2023 · Here are five things to know about Mr. Burgum. His election as governor was a major upset. When Mr. Burgum began running for governor in January 2016, few people in North Dakota knew who he was...

Jun 29, 2024 · BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — For most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s two terms in office, he approached the job like a CEO running a business. The wealthy former software executive, now on a shortlist to be Donald Trump’s running mate, was laser-focused on priorities like strengthening the state’s economy and cutting taxes.

Doug Burgum (Republican Party) was the 33rd governor of North Dakota. He assumed office on December 15, 2016, and left office on December 15, 2024. He was last elected in the general election on November 3, 2020, on a joint ticket with Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford (R). Burgum was born on August 1, 1956, in Arthur, North Dakota.

5 days ago · During Doug Burgum’s two terms as North Dakota governor, the state repeatedly sued the U.S. Department of the Interior, attempting to rip up rules that govern federal lands in his state and ...