Ole Aarsvold

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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

(1940-11-06) November 6, 1940 (age 83)
Mayville, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarilyn Aarsvold
Children3
Residence(s)Blanchard, North Dakota, U.S.
EducationMayville State University (BS)
University of North Dakota (MS)
OccupationPolitician, farmer, educator

Early life and education

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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 the University of North Dakota with a Master of Science.[3]

Career

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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

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During his time in office, Aarsvold served on the following committees:

Interim

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  • 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

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  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Procedural

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  • Correction and Revision of the Journal

North Dakota Statutory Committee

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  • 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

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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

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Aarsvold is married and has three children.[5] He currently resides in Blanchard, North Dakota.

Aarsvold is a Lutheran.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ole Aarsvold". North Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Representative Ole Aarsvold". North Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Ole Aarsvold's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Ole Aarsvold's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
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