Joshua Charles Gallion (born March 19, 1979) is an American Republican politician and accountant who has served as

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since 2017.

Biography

Gallion, born in Spokane, Washington, served in the United States Air Force from 1998 until 2002, settling in North Dakota after his enlistment. He graduated with an associate degree from

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, with a bachelor's degree from

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, and with a master's degree from the University of North Dakota in 2014. Gallion served as accounting manager for the North Dakota Public Service Commission. He was nominated as the Republican candidate for state auditor in April 2016, defeating Brian Kroshus at the state Republican convention. In the

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, he faced off against

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candidate Roland Riemers, who has unsuccessfully sought various political offices over the past several years, and formerly served as state Libertarian Party chair. Gallion defeated Riemers, 77%–23%. He carried every county except for two. He was reelected in 2020 with 68% of the vote.

Personal life

Gallion and his wife, Becky, have two daughters.

References

External links

Office of Joshua C. Gallion, North Dakota State Auditor

Joshua Gallion for State Auditor
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gallion, Josh 1979 births American accountants Bismarck State College alumni Dickinson State University alumni Living people North Dakota Republicans North Dakota State Auditors Politicians from Spokane, Washington United States Air Force airmen University of North Dakota alumni