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Sebastian Fabian "Buckshot" Hoffner (January 20, 1924 – December 17, 2015) was a prominent American politician from North Dakota. Over a span of 18 years, he served in the North Dakota House of Representatives and North Dakota State Senate, demonstrating significant contributions to state politics.
'''Sebastian Fabian''' "'''Buckshot'''" '''Hoffner''' (January 20, 1924 – December 17, 2015) was an American politician who was a member of the [[North Dakota House of Representatives]] and [[North Dakota State Senate]] for 18 years in total, amid unsuccessful runs for state-wide office and serving as chairman of the Nonpartisan League.


Born and raised in Esmond, North Dakota, Hoffner's early life was marked by service to his country as a World War II veteran. In addition to his political career, he was known for his cultural initiatives, including co-founding Buckstop Junction, a pioneer town museum situated near Bismarck, North Dakota.
Born and raised in [[Esmond, North Dakota|Esmond]], [[North Dakota]], Hoffner's early life was marked by service to his country as a World War II veteran.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S.F. 'Buckshot' Hoffner portrait. :: State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND)|url=http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/uw-ndshs&CISOPTR=10315&CISOBOX=1&REC=4|publisher=Digital Horizons Online|accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref> In addition to his political career, he was known for his cultural initiatives, including co-founding [[List of museums in North Dakota|Buckstop Junction]], a pioneer town museum situated near [[Bismarck, North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/still-going-like-a-buck-shot/article_148e5198-d1ab-5b10-af38-20b277be6558.html|title=Still going like a (Buck)shot|last=Grantier|first=Virginia|work=[[The Bismarck Tribune]]|accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref>


Hoffner's political tenure was characterized by three distinct periods of service in the House of Representatives, namely from 1962 to 1966, 1968 to 1972, and 1983 to 1984. During his first stint, he ascended to the position of the House's minority leader in the 1971 session. His role extended to the Senate, where he served for eight years from 1972 to 1980, and held the minority leader's post from 1975 to 1980.
Hoffner's political tenure included three distinct periods of service in the [[North Dakota House of Representatives]], serving from 1962 to 1966, 1968 to 1972, and 1983 to 1984. During his first stint, he ascended to the position of the House's [[minority leader]] in the 1971 session. He served in the [[North Dakota Senate|Senate]] from 1972 to 1980 and held that chamber's minority leader's post from 1975 to 1980. Throughout, Hoffner served with the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]].


Hoffner, a Democrat, also sought positions beyond state politics. However, he was unsuccessful in his bid for the United States House of Representatives in 1966, falling short against incumbent 1st district Representative Mark Andrews. His attempts to secure the role of North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner in 1980, and the Democratic nomination for Governor of North Dakota in 1984, were also unsuccessful. He was the last elected state Chairman of the Nonpartisan League, overseeing its successful merger with the North Dakota Democratic Party to form the modern Democratic NPL.
Hoffner had less success in state-wide politics. He was unsuccessful in his bid for the [[United States House of Representatives]] in 1966, falling short against incumbent [[North Dakota's 1st congressional district|1st district]] Representative [[Mark Andrews (politician)|Mark Andrews]]. His attempts to secure the role of [[North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner]] in 1980, and the Democratic nomination for [[Governor of North Dakota]] in 1984, were also unsuccessful. He was the last elected state Chairman of the [[Nonpartisan League]], overseeing its successful merger with the [[North Dakota Democratic Party]] to form the modern [[North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party|Democratic NPL]].


On December 17, 2015, Hoffner passed away in Bismarck, North Dakota. His life and work continue to hold a significant place in the political history of North Dakota.
Hoffner died in Bismarck, North Dakota on December 17, 2015.

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Buckshot Hoffner
Minority Leader of the North Dakota Senate
In office
1975–1981
Preceded byL. D. Christensen
Succeeded byRolland W. Redlin
Personal details
Born
Sebastian Fabian Hoffner

(1924-01-20)January 20, 1924
Esmond, North Dakota
DiedDecember 17, 2015(2015-12-17) (aged 91)
Bismarck, North Dakota
Political partyDemocratic-NPL (from 1956)
Nonpartisan League (until 1956)
Spouse
Patricia Alger
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(m. 1946; died 2008)​
Professionhistorian/farmer

Sebastian Fabian "Buckshot" Hoffner (January 20, 1924 – December 17, 2015) was an American politician who was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives and North Dakota State Senate for 18 years in total, amid unsuccessful runs for state-wide office and serving as chairman of the Nonpartisan League.

Born and raised in Esmond, North Dakota, Hoffner's early life was marked by service to his country as a World War II veteran.[1] In addition to his political career, he was known for his cultural initiatives, including co-founding Buckstop Junction, a pioneer town museum situated near Bismarck, North Dakota.[2]

Hoffner's political tenure included three distinct periods of service in the North Dakota House of Representatives, serving from 1962 to 1966, 1968 to 1972, and 1983 to 1984. During his first stint, he ascended to the position of the House's minority leader in the 1971 session. He served in the Senate from 1972 to 1980 and held that chamber's minority leader's post from 1975 to 1980. Throughout, Hoffner served with the Democratic Party.

Hoffner had less success in state-wide politics. He was unsuccessful in his bid for the United States House of Representatives in 1966, falling short against incumbent 1st district Representative Mark Andrews. His attempts to secure the role of North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner in 1980, and the Democratic nomination for Governor of North Dakota in 1984, were also unsuccessful. He was the last elected state Chairman of the Nonpartisan League, overseeing its successful merger with the North Dakota Democratic Party to form the modern Democratic NPL.

Hoffner died in Bismarck, North Dakota on December 17, 2015.

References

  1. ^ "S.F. 'Buckshot' Hoffner portrait. :: State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND)". Digital Horizons Online. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  2. ^ Grantier, Virginia. "Still going like a (Buck)shot". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved September 29, 2014.


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