North Dakota U.S. Senator (Class 3) — John Henry Hoeven III

John Hoeven, born March 13, 1957, served as North Dakota's 31st governor for 10 years (2000-2010) before his election to the U.S. Senate in 2010. A banker by profession with degrees from Dartmouth College (1979) and Northwestern University MBA (1981), Hoeven focuses on energy development, agriculture, and defense priorities. He is one of the wealthiest U.S. senators with an estimated net worth of $45 million.

Fight Biden administration federal overreach including vaccine mandates, federalization of elections, and efforts to kill fossil fuels

Status: ongoing

Hoeven has actively worked to reverse Biden-era regulations. He led efforts to block the Biden-era Natural Gas Tax (part of Inflation Reduction Act), sponsored Congressional Review Act resolutions to disapprove EPA rules, and praised EPA's repeal of Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). Under Trump administration, he continues advocating for regulatory rollbacks and energy dominance.

Support working with Trump administration and North Dakota producers on key federal issues including agriculture, energy, and immigration

Status: in-progress

As Chairman of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured $50 million+ for North Dakota agricultural technology in FY2026 including $25 million for NDSU agricultural research. He worked with Trump administration on sugar producer assistance and collaborates on crop insurance updates and risk management tools for farmers.

Advance energy dominance and domestic energy development

Status: ongoing

Hoeven is working on national energy plan similar to his state's EmPower North Dakota program. He sponsored National Coal Council Act of 2025 (S.3335), supports oil and gas development, and has consistently backed energy deregulation. In 2025, he praised Trump administration's moves to expand energy production and challenged EPA overreach.

Strengthen national defense and support military installations in North Dakota

Status: in-progress

As member of Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven is championing nuclear modernization at Minot Air Force Base (dual-nuclear base modernization ongoing) and Grand Forks Air Force Base. In 2026, he convened roundtables with Air Force ICBM leadership to advance Sentinel ICBM program and ensure funding for concurrent missile launch facility construction across all three ICBM bases.

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John Henry Hoeven III

Republican (R)In office since 2011· Term ends 2029-01-03

John Hoeven, born March 13, 1957, served as North Dakota's 31st governor for 10 years (2000-2010) before his election to the U.S. Senate in 2010. A banker by profession with degrees from Dartmouth College (1979) and Northwestern University MBA (1981), Hoeven focuses on energy development, agriculture, and defense priorities. He is one of the wealthiest U.S. senators with an estimated net worth of $45 million.

Previously:Governor of North Dakota (2000-2010)President and CEO of Bank of North Dakota (1993-2000)Executive Vice President, First Western Bank & Trust (1986-1993)
Committees:Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestrySenate Appropriations (Defense, Agriculture Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Military Construction Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Interior-EPA)Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Approval Rating
59%
DemList - Morning Consult Quarterly Survey
Agenda Progress
0 / 4
promises completed
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John Hoeven, born March 13, 1957, served as North Dakota's 31st governor for 10 years (2000-2010) before his election to the U.S. Senate in 2010. A banker by profession with degrees from Dartmouth College (1979) and Northwestern University MBA (1981), Hoeven focuses on energy development, agriculture, and defense priorities. He is one of the wealthiest U.S. senators with an estimated net worth of $45 million.

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Last updated: 2026-04-10