Randy Schobinger

Randy Schobinger
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 40th district
In office December 1, 2016 – August 13, 2024 Serving with Matthew Ruby
Preceded by	Matthew Klein
Succeeded by	Clara Sue Price
Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 3rd district
In office 1995–2006
Personal details
Born	(1969-12-15)December 15, 1969 Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
Died	August 13, 2024(2024-08-13) (aged 54) Delano, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	Minot State University (BS)

Randy A. Schobinger (December 15, 1969 – August 13, 2024) was an American politician who served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 40th district from 2016 until his death in 2024. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office on December 1, 2016.

Early life and education

Schobinger was born in Minot, North Dakota, on December 15, 1969.[1] Raised there, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Minot State University.[2]

Career

Outside of politics, Schobinger worked in the insurance industry. He was a candidate for North Dakota state treasurer in 2000, losing narrowly to Kathi Gilmore.[3] He served as a member of the North Dakota Senate from 1995 to 2006. He was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office on December 1, 2016.[4][5]

Personal life and death

Schobinger was married to Jenny Sauer at the time of his death.[6] He died of cancer in Delano, Tennessee, on August 13, 2024, at age 54.[6][7]

References

1. "Randy Schobinger's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
2. "Randy Schobinger". First Western Insurance. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
3. "North Dakota Secretary of State". results.sos.nd.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
4. "Representative Randy A. Schobinger | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
5. "Randy Schobinger". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
6. "Randy Schobinger". The Dickinson Press. August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
7. Haug, Peyton (August 14, 2024). "Minot lawmaker's death sends shocks through North Dakota Legislature". Jamestown Sun. Retrieved August 15, 2024.

Party political offices
Preceded by Claus H. Lembke	Republican nominee for North Dakota State Treasurer 1996, 2000	Succeeded by Kelly Schmidt