Dale Patten | |
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| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Heitkamp |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Bowman |
| Succeeded by | Greg Kessel |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joy |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | North Dakota State University (BS) |
Dale Patten is an American politician and former businessman serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district. He previously represented the 39th district.
Patten earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from North Dakota State University. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a banker and served as a member of the McKenzie County Commission from 2000 to 2012.[1] Patten has served on Natural Resources, Taxation, and Transportation committees. He was also selected to serve on the High-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Council, a joint committee formed by legislators in North Dakota and Montana to discuss the disposal of waste material in the Bakken Formation.[2][3][4]
Patten and his wife, Joy, have two children.[5]