Jake Blum Explained

Jake Blum
State House:North Dakota
District:42nd
Term Start:December 1, 2016
Term End:October 4, 2019
Predecessor:Kylie Oversen
Successor:Claire Cory
Birth Name:Jake Graeme Blum
Birth Date:May 11th, 1994
Birth Place:Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Victoria Blum (née Yapel)
Education:University of North Dakota (BS)

Jake Blum is an American politician who served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives for the 42nd district from 2016 to 2019.[1]

Early life and education

Blum was born in Wausau, Wisconsin and raised in Wayzata, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and criminal justice from the University of North Dakota.[2] [3]

Career

Blum is a public relations consultant and was a conservative activist. He formerly served as a campaign strategist for Senator Kevin Cramer and was a former employee of the Congressional Leadership Fund aside from his position in the legislature. Blum was previously the youngest elected official in the state of North Dakota.[4] [5]

In October 2019, Blum announced his resignation from the House and that he would be relocating to Minnesota.[6] In February 2023, Blum was named National Political Director and Public Relations Manager for Primacy Strategy Group, a government relations and public affairs firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mr. Blum is a distant relative of the Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Jake G. Blum. www.legis.nd.gov. North Dakota Legislative Branch. November 17, 2017.
  2. Web site: Jake Blum. 2021-08-24. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: Jake Blum's Biography. 2021-08-24. Vote Smart.
  4. Web site: Rupard. Wade. District 42 Republicans defeat Schneider, Oversen in North Dakota.... Grand Forks Herald. November 17, 2017. en.
  5. Web site: Hageman. John. National politics ND GOP majorities in House, Sen.... 9 November 2016 . Dickinson Press. November 17, 2017. en.
  6. Web site: Wenzel. Korrie. Rep. Jake Blum resigns seat in North Dakota's District 42. 2021-08-24. Grand Forks Herald. 4 October 2019 . en.