| Lori VanWinkle | |
| State House: | North Dakota |
| District: | 3rd |
| Alongside: | Jeff Hoverson |
| Predecessor: | Bob Paulson |
| Party: | Republican |
| Residence: | Minot, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Education: | Inver Hills Community College (AA) North Central University (BA) |
Lori VanWinkle (Miska) is an American politician. She has served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 3rd district, alongside Jeff Hoverson.[1] She is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
VanWinkle graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings, Minnesota.[3] She went on to earn an associate's degree from Inver Hills Community College and a bachelor's degree in cultured and Biblical studies from North Central University.[4] VanWinkle worked as a real estate agent.[3]
VanWinkle decided to enter politics in response to government mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which she characterized as an infringement of personal freedom.[3] VanWinkle campaigned on the importance of "bringing our roots back to a Biblical worldview" and was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2022.[3] In March 2023, she compared students using their preferred pronouns to committing murder.[5]