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Joshua is from North Dakota. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Mary. Joshua lives in Mandan, North Dakota, with his wife and their 3 children.

Josh spent 5 years in the U.S. Air Force. He previously worked as an adjunct professor at Bismarck State College and an accounting manager for North Dakota Public Service Commission.

Joshua C. Gallion is the state auditor of North Dakota. He was elected in 2016 and is serving 2nd term.

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Supports relaxing audit requirements for small local governments.

- Supports relaxing audit requirements for small local governments.

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As of October 2, 2024, Joshua C Gallion’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Joshua C Gallion

Josh spent 5 years in the U.S. Air Force.  He previously worked as an adjunct professor at Bismarck State College and an accounting manager for North Dakota Public Service Commission.

Joshua C Gallion currently serves as the State Auditor for North Dakota. He was elected in 2016 and is serving 2nd term.

Believes that "North Dakotans have a right to know where their tax dollars are being spent."

Supports donations to help them continue serving as State Auditor.

As auditor, his office has reviewed billions of taxpayer dollars and found intentional misspending across all levels of government.

Believes in making audit reports easily accessible and understandable for everyone.

Believes in prioritizing transparency in government.

Supports the North Dakota State Auditor's Office.

Believes in prioritizing the needs and interests of North Dakota residents.

Supports transparency in government and public access to information.

Supports transparency and accountability in government administration.

Believes the State Auditor’s Office should audit government spending at state and local levels.

Joshua C Gallion was elected as the 17th State Auditor of North Dakota on November 8, 2016.

Joshua C Gallion currently serves as the State Auditor for North Dakota. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

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Democratic-NPL endorses Tim Lamb for State Auditor

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Timothy earned his law degree from the University of North Dakota. 

Timothy works as an attorney. He previously served in the Army for 20 years, attaining the rank of Major. 

Timothy Lamb previously ran for state auditor in 2022, but he did not win.

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Supports reviewing property taxes and replacing them with sales or hotel taxes.

- Supports reviewing property taxes and replacing them with sales or hotel taxes.

Supports transparency and accountability in financial statements for state agencies.

Supports transparency and accountability in financial statements for state agencies and plans to have a press conference when annual reports are released. 

- Supports transparency and accountability in financial statements for state agencies and plans to have a press conference when annual reports are released. 

Timothy C Lamb

Timothy Lamb previously ran for State Auditor in 2022 but did not win.

- The auditor conducts independent audits of financial records and performance reports for state and local entities such as counties, cities, water resource districts, and state agencies.
- The auditor also performs special investigations to detect and address potential fraud within state government operations.
- The auditor serves a four-year term and is popularly elected during presidential election years.
- They are paid an annual salary of $112,238.