Tammy Miller (politician)
Tammy Miller | |
|---|---|
| 39th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – December 15, 2024 | |
| Governor | Doug Burgum |
| Preceded by | Brent Sanford |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Strinden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1960 Brocket, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Craig Palmer |
| Education | Minnesota State University, Moorhead (BS, MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Tammy Miller (born February 8, 1960) is an American accountant and politician. She was the 39th lieutenant governor of North Dakota from 2023 to 2024. She was picked by Governor Doug Burgum to replace Brent Sanford after his resignation.[1]
She is a certified public accountant.[2] After thinking about it, she decided not to run for the United States Senate against Heidi Heitkamp in 2018.[3]
On January 22, 2024, Governor Doug Burgum announced he would not run for a third term.[4] On February 15, 2024, Miller announced she would run for governor.[5][6] She lost the nomination to U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong.
References
- ↑ "Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford resigning, effective Jan. 2". Kxnet.com. December 15, 2016. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ↑ "From CEO to state employee, 'next chapter' for Tammy Miller includes learning and laser focus". InForum. August 4, 2019.
- ↑ "List of potential ND GOP Senate candidates narrows as CEO declines to run". InForum. December 1, 2017.
- ↑ Frazier, Kierra (January 22, 2024). "After dropping presidential bid, Burgum says he won't seek third term as governor". POLITICO.
- ↑ "Port: Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller announces campaign for governor". InForum. February 15, 2024.
- ↑ FULTON, JACOB (February 15, 2024). "North Dakota Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller announces gubernatorial bid; touts business acumen, praises Trump". The Bismarck Tribune.