Jay Elkin Explained

Jay Elkin
State Senate:North Dakota
District:36th
Term Start:December 3, 2018
Party:Republican
Predecessor:Kelly Armstrong

Jay R. Elkin is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 36th district.

Education

Elkin attended Bismarck State College and North Dakota State University, but did not earn a degree.[1]

Career

Elkin has owned and operated a ranch. He also served as a member of the Stark County Commission.[2] [3] Elkin was appointed to the North Dakota Senate in December 2018, succeeding Kelly Armstrong who had been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.[2] He was subsequently elected in November 2020.[4] In the 2021–2022 legislative session, Elkin is the vice chair of the Senate Education Committee.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator Jay Elkin North Dakota Legislative Branch. 2021-05-22. www.legis.nd.gov.
  2. Web site: Woessner. Iain. 'My roots are here' -- Jay Elkin elected to be District 36 state senator. 2021-05-22. The Dickinson Press. en.
  3. Web site: Henson. Kayla. Meet the candidates: Stark County Commission. 2021-05-22. The Dickinson Press. en.
  4. Web site: Jay Elkin. 2021-05-22. Ballotpedia. en.