David Hogue is a Republican state senator representing District 38 in North Dakota, based in Minot. Born on December 5, 1962, he has served in the North Dakota State Senate since 2009, assuming office on December 1, 2008. Notable achievements include serving as Senate Majority Leader since late 2022, Majority Caucus Leader from 2013 to 2023, and President Pro Tempore from 2019 to 2021. He is a U.S. Army veteran with extensive military service and has held key committee roles, such as chairing the Senate Ethics Committee and serving on Appropriations, Judiciary, and Natural Resources committees.

He is married to Paula Hogue, with whom he has two children: Marshall and Megan.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell College; Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota ; attended the United States Army War College.
• Professional Experience: Practicing attorney; U.S. Army service, including decades of military involvement.
• Political Experience: Elected to North Dakota State Senate District 38 in 2008; leadership roles include Senate Majority Leader , Majority Caucus Leader , President Pro Tempore ; current committee assignments include Appropriations, Budget Section, Rules, and Committee on Committees; previously chaired Judiciary and Ethics Committees.