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
29th and 31st North Dakota State Treasurer
In office
1979–1980
1985–1992
GovernorArthur A. Link
George A. Sinner
Preceded byWalter Christensen
Succeeded byKathi Gilmore
21st Tax Commissioner of North Dakota
In office
1993–1996
GovernorEd Schafer
Preceded byHeidi Heitkamp
Succeeded byRick Clayburgh
Personal details
Born(1947-08-26)August 26, 1947
Jamestown, North Dakota
DiedFebruary 4, 2015(2015-02-04) (aged 67)
Fargo, North Dakota
Political partyDemocratic-NPL
SpouseDee Hanson
ChildrenKristen Hanson
Jason Austad
Jamie Austad
Parent(s)Louis J Hanson
Kathlene A Hanson
Alma materNorth Dakota State University
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Background

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Robert Hanson, former state official passes Feb 4". CSi News Now. February 6, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  2. ^ "STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, ROBERT E. HANSON, STATE TREASURER OF NORTH DAKOTA, APPELLANTS V. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". Department of Justice. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Walter Christensen
Democratic nominee for North Dakota State Treasurer
1980, 1984, 1988
Succeeded by
Kathi Gilmore
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Tax Commissioner of North Dakota
1992, 1996
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by North Dakota State Treasurer
1979–1980
Succeeded by
Preceded by North Dakota State Treasurer
1985–1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by Tax Commissioner of North Dakota
1993–1996
Succeeded by