Rick Becker on Health Care

	Rick Becker on Health Care

MD & plastic surgeon

Biography: Becker earned his B.S., his M.H.S., and his M.D. from the University of North Dakota. His professional experience includes working as a plastic surgeon. He completed residencies at the University of North Dakota and Wayne State University.

Rick Becker (Republican Party) was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on December 1, 2012. He left office on December 1, 2022.

Becker (independent) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent North Dakota. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Source: Ballotpedia on 2024 North Dakota Gubernatorial race , Jul 19, 2023

Won't tolerate government COVID fearmongering and scientism

Never before in living memory has the government overreacted and overreached as it has during COVID fearmongering and scientism. The blatant and egregious overstepping of the federal government in crushing our liberties in a fumbling, ham-handed attempt to provide some safety can never again be tolerated. Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com , Mar 14, 2022

Voted against Physician Assisted Suicide

HB 1415 (Physician Assisted Suicide -- Family Policy Alliance recommends voting OPPOSED; Becker voted OPPOSED): Legalized physician-assisted suicide for alleged terminally ill individuals. The bill was defeated in the House of Representatives by a significant margin.

HB 1420 (Recreational Marijuana -- Family Policy Alliance recommends voting OPPOSED; Becker voted FOR): Legalized the sale and use of recreational marijuana in North Dakota, subject to various restrictions and requirements.

Source: Family Policy Alliance on 2024 North Dakota Governor race , Jun 17, 2021

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