John Henry Hoeven III is an American politician and banker serving as the senior U.S. senator from North Dakota, a seat he has held since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Hoeven served as the 31st governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010.

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Born
1957-03-13, Bismarck
Education
Dartmouth College, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Minot State University
Prior Occupations
politician, banker
Positions Held
Governor of North Dakota, United States senator
Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
North Dakota
Status
Current member
In office since
2011
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