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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.
Early life and education
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.
Career
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
=During his time in office, Aarsvold served on the following committees:
Interim
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
Appropriations
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Procedural
Correction and Revision of the Journal
North Dakota Statutory Committee
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
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.
In 2005, Aarsvold received 100% ratings from the North Dakota Farmers Union, Nodak Outdoors, and North Dakota AFL-CIO.
Personal life
Aarsvold is married and has three children. He currently resides in Blanchard, North Dakota.
Aarsvold is a Lutheran.
References
External links
Official page at the North Dakota Legislature
Official page at the North Dakota Legislature
Profile from Vote Smart