Robert E. Hanson (August 26, 1947 – February 4, 2015) was a North Dakota Democratic-NPL politician who served as the North Dakota State Treasurer[2] from 1979 to 1980 and from 1985 to 1992 and as North Dakota Tax Commissioner from 1993 to 1996.[1]
Robert E. Hanson | |
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| 29th and 31st North Dakota State Treasurer | |
| In office 1979–1980 1985–1992 | |
| Governor | Arthur A. Link George A. Sinner |
| Preceded by | Walter Christensen |
| Succeeded by | Kathi Gilmore |
| 21st Tax Commissioner of North Dakota | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Governor | Ed Schafer |
| Preceded by | Heidi Heitkamp |
| Succeeded by | Rick Clayburgh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1947 Jamestown, North Dakota |
| Died | February 4, 2015 (aged 67) Fargo, North Dakota |
| Political party | Democratic-NPL |
| Spouse | Dee Hanson |
| Children | Kristen Hanson Jason Austad Jamie Austad |
| Parent(s) | Louis J Hanson Kathlene A Hanson |
| Alma mater | North Dakota State University |
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Background
Born in Jamestown, North Dakota, Hanson served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War[citation needed] and then received his bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University. He died in Fargo, North Dakota.[1]