David Nething

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Dave Nething
Member of the North Dakota State Senate
In office
1966–2012
Personal details
Born (1933-06-29) June 29, 1933 (age 89)
Valley City, North Dakota
Political party Republican
SpouseMarjorie Nething
Residence Jamestown, North Dakota
Alma mater Jamestown College
ProfessionLawyer

David Earl Nething (born June 29, 1933) is a retired politician in the American state of North Dakota.

Nething was born in Valley City, North Dakota. He attended Jamestown College, where he received his A.B. and the University of North Dakota School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor. After university, he served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1952. [1]

Nething was elected to the North Dakota State Senate for District 29 as a Republican and served until 2012. He served stints as majority leader (1975–1985) president pro tempore (1997–98). [2] Towards the end of his Senate career, he served as chairman of the Senate's Judiciary Committee. [3] He did not run for re-election in 2012, opting to retire. [4]

Nething is married to Marjorie and has three children. They reside in Jamestown, North Dakota. He is an elder in the Presbyterian church. [5]

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