EXECUTIVE · ND · 1985-1987
Ruth Meiers
Lt Governor · North Dakota
On the record
First woman ND Lt Gov; died in office
SEVERITY · DIED-IN-OFFICE
Background
Ruth Meiers (Democratic-NPL) was North Dakota's Lt Governor 1985–1987 (2 years). Took office after Ernest M. Sands; succeeded by Lloyd Omdahl. In-office record: First woman ND Lt Gov; died in office. Same-year political environment (1985): Governor George A. Sinner.
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Others who held this office in North Dakota
- Rosemarie Myrdal (1993-2000)
- Lloyd Omdahl (1987-1993)
- Ernest M. Sands (1981-1985)
- Wayne G. Sanstead (1973-1981)
- Frank A. Wenstrom (1969-1973)
- Robert P. McCarney (1965-1969)
- Cass S. Johnson (1957-1965)
- C. P. Dahl (1949-1957)