Dick Anderson is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 6 since 2011. Born on June 15, 1952, in Willow City, North Dakota, he resides there with his wife Susan and has two children. A farmer by profession, he is also a partner at Anderson Grain.

Notable positions include his focus on state-beneficial legislation such as data centers, enhanced oil recovery, and support for Dakota College at Bottineau, rather than divisive social issues. He has faced censures from the District 6 Republican Executive Committee, including in 2021 for voting to expel Rep. Luke Simons over sexual harassment allegations and in 2025 for voting against a resolution on traditional marriage.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available public records. Anderson's political experience centers on his incumbency in the North Dakota House since 2011, serving alongside Sen. Shawn Vedaa in District 6 during recent legislative assemblies. He has sponsored bills on topics like transgender student accommodations in public schools.