Jason Heitkamp Explained

Jason Heitkamp
State Senate:	North Dakota
District:	26th
Term Start:	December 1, 2020
Term End:	December 1, 2022
Predecessor:	Jim Dotzenrod
Successor:	Dale Patten
Party:	Republican
Birth Place:	Wyndmere, North Dakota, U.S.
Education:	North Dakota State University (BS, MA)
Relations:	Heidi Heitkamp (cousin) Joel Heitkamp (cousin)

Jason Heitkamp is an American politician who served as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district.

Early life and education

Heitkamp was born in Wyndmere, North Dakota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and a Master of Arts in agricultural economics and business from North Dakota State University.^[1]

Career

Heitkamp worked as a truck driver. He also founded Phoenix Financial, an insurance and financial services company. He was a member of the Richland County Park Board, Bottineau City Council, Prairie Rose City Council, and Richland County, North Dakota Commission.^{[2] [3]} Heitkamp was elected to the North Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.^[4]

Personal life

Heitkamp is a cousin of former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and former State Senator Joel Heitkamp.^[5]

References

1. Web site: Jason Heitkamp's Biography. 2021-07-22. Vote Smart.
2. Web site: Speidel. Karen. Let the race begin .... 2021-07-22. Daily News & News Monitor. en.
3. Web site: Senator Jason G. Heitkamp North Dakota Legislative Branch. 2021-07-22. www.legis.nd.gov.
4. Web site: Jason Heitkamp. 2021-07-22. Ballotpedia. en.
5. Web site: Port. Rob. Port: NDGOP legislative candidate says he doesn't regret Facebook posts calling for Obama to 'be hung'. 2021-07-22. The Dickinson Press. en.