Ole L. Aarsvold (born November 6, 1940) is an American politician, farmer, and educator from Blanchard, North Dakota who served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1989 to 2008, representing the 20th legislative district of North Dakota as a Democrat.[1][2]
Ole Aarsvold | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office 1989–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ole L. Aarsvold November 6, 1940 Mayville, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marilyn Aarsvold |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Blanchard, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Mayville State University (BS) University of North Dakota (MS) |
| Profession | Politician, farmer, educator |
Early life and education edit
Aarsvold was born in Mayville, North Dakota on November 6, 1940. He graduated from Mayville State University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science. In 1967, Aarsolvd graduated from University of North Dakota with a Master of Science.[3]
Career edit
Aarsvold served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1989 to 2008, representing the 20th legislative district of North Dakota as a Democrat. He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 2008.
Committees edit
During his time in office, Aarsvold served on the following committees.
Interim edit
- Budget Section
- Education Services Committee
- Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Legislative Redistricting Committee
- Budget and Finance Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
Standing edit
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Procedural edit
- Correction and Revision of the Journal
North Dakota Statutory Committee edit
- State Board of Agricultural Research and Education
Outside of the North Dakota Legislature, Aarsvold served as director of the Traill County Farmers Union, treasurer of the Blanchard Lutheran Church, and director of Red River Human Services.
Outside of politics, Aarsvold worked as a farmer and educator.
Political positions edit
During his time in office, Aarsvold received a 100% rating from Gun Owners of America in 2000 and an A rating from the National Rifle Association of America in 2004.[4]
In 2005, Aarsvold received 100% ratings from the North Dakota Farmers Union, Nodak Outdoors, and North Dakota AFL-CIO.[4]
Personal life edit
Aarsvold is married and has three children.[5] He currently resides in Blanchard, North Dakota.
References edit
- ^ "Ole Aarsvold". North Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Ole Aarsvold". North Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Ole Aarsvold's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- ^ a b "Ole Aarsvold's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Larson, Anna G. (April 5, 2015). "Church closings affecting small-town residents". Grand Forks Herald. Blanchard, North Dakota. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
External links edit
- Official page at the North Dakota Legislature
- Official page at the North Dakota Legislature
- Profile from Vote Smart
